Work Location: Field – All Restaurant Locations
Department: Maintenance Department
Type of Employment: Full Time
Position Summary
The Field Sanitation Technician is responsible for providing detail-oriented sanitation support for all units. The primary focus of this position is to maintain a clean and hygienic work environment at all restaurants by properly cleaning and disinfecting all restaurant/kitchenequipment, walls, both interior and exterior, countertops and floors. They will play an important role in maintaining our established safety guidelines and hygiene standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The essential functions and responsibilities of the Maintenance Field Sanitation Technician are as follows:
• Use approved cleaning agents to clean, disinfect and sanitize kitchen surfaces, according to established health and safety standards.
• Responsible for disassembling, deep cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing and reassembling restaurant equipment as needed, ensuring it is ready for immediate use.
• Assist in additional deep cleaning tasks within each restaurant during non-operating hours, or during scheduled maintenance periods.
• Properly collect and dispose of any waste/trash collected while conducting deep cleaning of all work areas.
• Power wash restaurant’s exterior/interior, including windows, walls, walkways, and loading areas.
• Strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.
• Refill and maintain cleaning supplies and sanitation stations.
• Follow established food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Report any potential sanitation or safety issues to direct supervisor, including any equipment maintenance/repair needs.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to promote efficiency and safety.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate log of sanitation activities completed and submit Daily log to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, and Requirements
– High school diploma or equivalent.
– Proficient in speaking and writing in English and Spanish (preferred)
– Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
– Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting and climbing.
– Able to work under pressure and meet company expectations, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service to our customers and employees.
Work Environment
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job with the environment.
• Works in field either independently or with other employees in an indoor/outdoor settingthat is clean, orderly, and properly lit.
• May occasionally work in a kitchen environment, as needed, near moving equipment, prepared/raw food, food ingredients, will have to go into dry storage environment, refrigerated areas (32° to 40° F), and frozen storage spaces (up to -20°F).
• Will be exposed to cleaning agents.
• Must wear PPE, including gloves, slip resistant shoes, protective glasses.
• Noise levels are considered moderate to low.
Essential Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with otheremployees.
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Only if it is a job in stores or the commissary: Able to stand and sit for 4–8 hours at a time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, stand, bend and reach over shoulder, overhead, and outward.
• Occasional squatting
• Able to travel if needed to attend meetings or special events
Equipment Used
• Telephone
• Printer
• Filing cabinet
• Repair Equipment
• Power washing equipment
• Floor Cleaning equipment
• Ladder
• 3-step ladder