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Family Express

Convenience store and fuel retailer

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Valparaiso, IN, USA
In PersonRequires daily travel between Family Express locations and other locations when necessary.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent document is required.
  • Must be available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Must have dependable transportation and be able to travel daily between all Family Express locations or other locations when necessary.
  • Ability to operate the tools and equipment necessary for assigned tasks.
  • Situational awareness and analytical and reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Intermediate mathematical skills.
  • Ability to constructively deal with conflict.
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and receptiveness to change.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work all shifts and all days of the week when necessary.
  • Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures for minimum 30-minute intervals and exposure to dirt, dust, and cleaning solvents.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods, work shifts longer than eight hours, and perform reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; and meet the specified vision requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC systems, refrigeration units, food service equipment, fuel pumps, lighting systems, and other facility-related machinery.
  • Diagnose issues and perform repairs promptly to minimize disruptions to store operations.
  • Collaborate with the facilities team to address urgent repair needs.
  • Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspection reports, work orders, and spare-parts inventory, within ServiceChannel.
  • Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Conduct routine inspections using ServiceChannel and proactively address concerns to prevent equipment failures or accidents.
  • Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to resolve critical issues and maintain uninterrupted store and facility operations.
  • Escalate and submit work orders to vendors or contractors for specialized repairs or maintenance tasks beyond in-house capabilities.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements related to equipment maintenance.
  • Build relationships, promote the Living Brand, and serve as a product brand advocate.
  • Adhere to company-approved accounting procedures and support the company mission and values.

About the company

Family Express is an Indiana convenience-store and fuel retailer. A centralized distribution and bakery operation supports the store network and proprietary food offer. Its locations combine fuel, prepared food, beverages, groceries, and everyday travel needs. The geographic scope is the Family Express operating business in Indiana. Roles span retail, food production, transportation, maintenance, merchandising, technology, and headquarters functions. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 USA TODAY named Family Express a Top Workplace, strengthening recruiting.
  • CSP said Family Express plans eight more openings after two 2026 stores.
  • The $100 million 2025-2026 development plan creates visible capex-backed expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Family Express remains Indiana-only, leaving 86 stores exposed to one-state regulatory shocks.
  • CEO Gus Olympidis cited softening fuel velocity, pressuring margins if foodservice traffic slows in 2026.
  • The NTI buildout burns capital fast; a sales miss turns 2027 expansion into a drain.

What makes Family Express unique

  • Indiana-owned, foodservice-first c-stores, with Cravin’s-To-Order kitchens across 86 stores in 2026.
  • Family Express’s modular Ligonier prototype cuts build time from months to days.
  • The company’s 50th-anniversary NTI rollout targets Indiana growth without leaving its home market.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options