Maintenance Manager

Los Tacos No. 1•New York, NY

15d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Los Tacos #1 is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee service, repairs, and maintenance across its growing group of restaurant locations. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring strong knowledge of food-service equipment and systems, organization, attention to detail, communication, follow-through, and the ability to build effective relationships with staff and service providers. The role manages a team of technicians and/or porters and works with company leadership to improve facilities maintenance and restaurant operations.

Requirements

Experience installing, operating, and/or repairing commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and restaurant equipment.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects, multitasking, and establishing priorities.
Ability to stay organized in a changing, dynamic, and unpredictable environment.
Strong digital literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word, and comfort using other productivity platforms and apps.
Strong communication skills across email, text, phone, and video, with the ability to respond and engage promptly and comprehensively.
Ability to stand and work shifts of 8 or more hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work holidays and weekends if needed.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Los Tacos leadership team to set goals, metrics, processes, and continual improvement priorities for the facilities maintenance department.
Develop systems to evaluate department performance against goals and identify opportunities to improve restaurant and taqueria operations.
Oversee use of Upkeep, including ticket entry and maintenance, as well as data and analytics.
Create and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for restaurant equipment.
Maintain restaurant equipment service and maintenance records.
Conduct restaurant walkthroughs to ensure equipment is properly maintained.
Coordinate with vendors to purchase and receive equipment or replacement parts needed for repairs and maintenance.
Schedule and manage repairs, maintenance, and other work requests, tracking them through completion.
Collaborate with the Porter Supervisor to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance during night and overnight shifts at all locations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, local health codes, and restaurant safety protocols.
Manage service and maintenance technicians by providing training, coaching, and feedback to strengthen the team.