Overview
Howley Bread Group and Howley Salon Group are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support Panera Bread cafés and Sola Salons locations across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with occasional assignments in Connecticut. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, functional, and visually consistent facilities through preventative maintenance and light repair work.
Reporting to the Director of Maintenance & Facilities, the technician will operate independently in the field, ensuring timely response to assigned tasks and upholding brand standards across multiple locations.
About the Company
Howley Bread Group operates 25 Panera Bread cafés across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Since 1999, we’ve been committed to high-quality food, hospitality, and operational excellence.
Howley Salon Group is a franchisee of Sola Salons with locations in North Attleboro MA, Warwick RI, Dedham MA, and Providence RI. We provide modern, professionally maintained studio environments for independent beauty professionals.
Responsibilities
Panera Bread
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and light repairs on café equipment and infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues such as faucet leaks, tile damage, lighting problems, and other small facility-related concerns
- Replace worn components such as faucet cartridges, door closers, toilet hardware, and light ballasts
- Conduct site inspections to identify and report recurring or emerging maintenance needs
- Transport and install replacement equipment or supplies using a company-provided vehicle
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas and ensure inventory is properly rotated
- Assist with small projects such as signage installation, furniture assembly, patching, and minor painting
- Accurately document completed work and update task status using mobile work order apps
Sola Salons
- Install cabinetry, shelves, curtain rods, TV brackets, and light fixtures
- Modify cabinetry and plumbing setups to support changes in studio use (e.g., shampoo bowl to hand sink)
- Replace or clean hair traps in shampoo stations
- Assemble and install salon-specific equipment such as pedicure chairs or esthetician tables
- Transport excess materials or supplies from individual salons to central storage as needed
- Coordinate with licensees to schedule in-suite work with minimal disruption to their business
- Maintain clean, organized mechanical and shared service areas
- Foster respectful, professional relationships with salon tenants while maintaining appropriate task boundaries
- Identify and communicate recurring issues or deferred maintenance needs to leadership
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or facilities maintenance, preferably in foodservice or multi-unit environments
- Proficiency in plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical, and light HVAC work
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to lift and install equipment (50+ lbs)
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites
- Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented, professional demeanor
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- High school diploma or equivalent
Territory
Primarily in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with occasional assignments in Connecticut.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $30-$35 per hour (based on experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid group life and accidental death insurance
- Voluntary insurance plans including supplemental life, short-term disability and long- term disability plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
- Paid time off
- Company vehicle
Working Conditions
- Field-based role with regular travel across the assigned territory
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for emergency issues
- Some warehouse or administrative responsibilities as needed
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching