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Store Opening & Equipment Maintenance Specialist
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UME Tea
San Jose, CA (In Person)
$90,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Store Opening & Equipment Maintenance Specialist UME Tea - 2.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time From $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Carpentry Box truck Moving English Driver's License Appliance repair Full Job Description About the Role UMe Tea is growing quickly, and we are looking for a reliable and hands-on Store Opening & Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join our store opening team. This role supports new store openings, equipment setup, basic maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented, willing to travel between store locations, and comfortable solving problems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Store Opening Support Assist with new store setup, including equipment placement, basic installation coordination, and opening preparation. Support equipment testing and store readiness checks before opening. Help resolve on-site issues during the pre-opening and soft-opening period. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, repair technicians, and internal teams to ensure store opening timelines are met. Equipment Maintenance Perform basic inspections and troubleshooting for store equipment, including tea machines, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, fryers, sealing machines, and small kitchen equipment. Identify basic equipment issues and communicate clearly with management or outside repair vendors when professional service is needed. Conduct routine equipment checks across store locations to reduce downtime and support smooth store operations. Track equipment issues, repair progress, and follow-up items. Store & Field Support Assist with small repairs, basic handyman work, equipment moving, minor installations, and store improvement tasks. Support existing stores with urgent operational or equipment-related needs. Maintain clear communication with store teams and headquarters. Complete other store opening and maintenance-related tasks as assigned. Qualifications Experience in food service, beverage shops, restaurant operations, equipment maintenance, construction coordination, handyman work, or related fields is preferred. Basic knowledge of small appliances, refrigeration equipment, kitchen equipment, electrical or plumbing troubleshooting is a plus. Strong hands-on problem-solving skills. Reliable, responsible, and able to follow through on tasks. Comfortable working in the field and traveling between store locations. Able to handle some physical work, including lifting, moving equipment, and assisting with store setup. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred. Basic English communication skills required; bilingual English/Chinese is a plus. Nice to Have Experience with chain restaurant or beverage store openings. Familiarity with tea shop or quick-service restaurant equipment. Basic skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general repairs. Ability to organize task lists, repair records, and project updates. Flexibility to support urgent needs during new store openings. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, and willing to take ownership. This is not a desk-only role. You will be visiting stores, identifying problems, coordinating solutions, and helping our new locations open smoothly. If you enjoy solving practical problems, working on-site, and being part of a fast-growing brand, we would love to hear from you. Compensation Compensation is based on experience. Growth Opportunity This role has the potential to grow into a Store Opening Project Lead or Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position as the company continues to expand.