Primary Maintenance Person
About The Position
Radiant People & Leadership (RPL Inc.) operates two McDonald's locations in the Los Angeles, CA area. We are hiring our first in-house Maintenance Technician — a foundational role for someone who wants to build a long-term career in facilities management within a growing restaurant operation. This is a preventative-first, hands-on position. You will own scheduled maintenance across all kitchen and beverage equipment at both locations, catch problems before they become costly service calls, and serve as the go-to maintenance resource for our teams. We are not looking for someone who only responds when things break — we are looking for someone who takes pride in restaurants that never go down. All supplier-led equipment training will be paid for by RPL. No prior McDonald's equipment experience is required — we invest in your development from day one.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of electrical systems — wiring, circuits, basic diagnostics
- HVAC or mechanical maintenance experience (vocational training, trade school, or on-the-job)
- Ability to work across both Whittier-area locations as needed
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a commercial kitchen environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality, consistent work
- Motivated self-starter with a genuine interest in growing within the role
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual — English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Prior experience in a food service or commercial kitchen environment
- EPA 608 certification, or willingness to obtain it (exam reimbursed by RPL)
- Comfort with basic digital tools for logging and documentation
- Experience with commercial refrigeration or beverage systems
- Background in a trade apprenticeship or vocational program
Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) routines across all kitchen and beverage equipment at both locations
- Diagnose and resolve basic electrical, HVAC, and mechanical issues before they escalate to outside service calls
- Maintain accurate equipment logs, service records, and maintenance histories
- Interface with supplier technicians and support warranty service claims
- Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, ice machines, walk-in coolers, and temperature-sensitive equipment
- Serve as first point of contact for maintenance issues across both restaurants
Benefits
- Company-paid equipment training — supplier-led, hands-on training for every major system in our kitchens
- EPA 608 exam reimbursement upon passing
- Clear path to Facilities Manager as RPL scales to additional locations
- 6-month performance reviews with milestone-based pay increases
- People-first culture — we invest in the people who invest in us
- Stability and the resources of the world's largest restaurant brand behind you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
