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Facilities Maintenance Manager
full-timeNew York$90k - $95k

Summary

Location

New York

Salary

$90k - $95k

Type

full-time

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About this role

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep flight kitchen units operating efficiently and effectively.

Annual Salary Range: 90-95K Annually

Location: 30 Inip Dr, Inwood, NY 11096

Benefits

  • Paid time off

  • 401k, with company match

  • Company sponsored life insurance

  • Medical, dental, vision plans

  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee Discounts

  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains daily, weekly, and or monthly reports and inspections as required

  • Responsible for performing preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on company equipment

  • Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, or refurbish standard and special purpose equipment and systems

  • Performs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance as needed

  • Responsible for troubleshooting the production equipment in the unit

  • Reads and understands electrical schematics

  • Maintains on-site service logs/service books

  • Flexible shifts and hours

  • Completes CAR requests for Capital Expenditures

  • Coordinates vendors for maintenance and also obtains approvals before requests are completed

Qualifications Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Completion of some mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or technical school training

  • Four year degree from college or two year degree from technical trade school is a plus

Work Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician

  • Minimum 4 years of experience as a facility maintenance manager or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

  • Strong technical aptitude and follow through

  • In-depth knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance

  • Excellent electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagnostic skills required

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

  • Must be comfortable with all levels of employees

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities

  • Strong analytical and communication skills required

  • Electrical and or plumbing license(s) is a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills Job

  • Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved

  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/ Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus.

Requirements of the Job:

  • Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours

  • In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipments, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.

  • A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical

  • Works overtime as needed

Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: External

Relationships: Work Environment /

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Business Unit Leader or General Manager Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  N/A Number of Direct Reports: 2 (“Tech, Ops, Facilities” and “Asst, MS, Ops, Facilities”)

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A

Estimated Total Size of Team: 4

Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

  • Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

  • Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

  • Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

  • Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

  • We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

  • We communicate and keep each other informed

  • We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

  • We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

  • We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

  • We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

  • We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

02/27/2026

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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

Other facts

Tech stack
Technical Aptitude,Equipment Operation,Electrical Skills,Plumbing Skills,Mechanical Skills,Diagnostic Skills,Communication Skills,Analytical Skills,Team Leadership,Problem Solving,HVAC Maintenance,Preventative Maintenance,Troubleshooting,Vendor Coordination,Service Logs,Capital Expenditures

About gategroup

Shaping the future of Inflight Hospitality.

At gategroup, we are the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board, and hospitality services, enhancing the passenger experience at 35,000 feet and beyond.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our footprint spans over 200 operating units across 60+ countries and territories, making us the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry. Every day, we proudly serve millions of travelers, partnering with the world’s top airlines to deliver memorable culinary moments and seamless retail experiences.

Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and operational excellence, our teams design and deliver premium food and service solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of modern air travel.

From gourmet meals to intelligent retail programs, our mission is simple:
To elevate every journey.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Airlines and Aviation

What you'll do

  • The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities to ensure flight kitchen units operate efficiently. This includes performing preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on company equipment and coordinating with vendors for maintenance tasks.

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As a Facilities Maintenance Manager at gategroup, you will: the Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities to ensure flight kitchen units operate efficiently. This includes performing preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on company equipment and coordinating with vendors for maintenance tasks..

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