Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Facility Maintenance Technician at Travel Centers of America is a key member of the team primarily responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, and environmental control systems in all departments of the location. The technician ensures a safe environment for our customers so that we return every traveler to the road better than they came.

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service.
• Perform installations, inspections, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, and environmental control systems in all departments.
• Do general repairs such as painting/caulking, patching walls, security hardware, roof repairs, pavement repairs, tile and floor repairs, hanging shelves, facility lighting, and landscaping.
• Coordinate the work of outside contractors to ensure scope of work is performed correctly.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of material, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate, assign, and inspect work for completeness of porters and housekeeping staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team.
• High school diploma or GED with vocational training in general maintenance and equipment repair.
• Demonstrated ability in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment including tow motors, equipment, and basic hand tools.
• HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing certifications preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

$19.00 – $22.00 per hour. A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Travel Centers of America serves thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We are an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email  with your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details of the accommodation request.

The team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud  employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.