Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Wendy's Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wendy's Company seeks a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance of cooking and preparation equipment across multiple restaurant locations. The ideal candidate will have experience in HVAC and refrigeration repair, possess strong communication skills, and the ability to manage various repair tasks efficiently. This role promises ample opportunities for professional growth while ensuring the effective operation of restaurant facilities.

Benefits

Generous bonus program

Structured training

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with competitive match

Annual vacation time

Paid federal holidays

Qualifications

• Solid background in HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, climbing, crawling).
• Must have a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair cooking and prep equipment.
• Provide interior and exterior maintenance services.
• Operate and maintain a company service vehicle.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting and repair

Refrigeration repair

Communication skills

Time management

General handyman skills

Tools

Business software (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Various gauges and measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

What you'll do

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of customer service, high touch-point communication to align priority projects, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple concurrent projects. This person will be responsible for providing a variety of maintenance related items servicing a large number of restaurant locations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair cooking and prep equipment (e.g. refrigeration, grill, fryer)

Provide interior and exterior maintenance services including, but not limited to: HVAC repair, refrigeration repair, electrical repair, plumbing repair, painting, carpentry, ceramic floor and tile repair, and acoustical ceiling repair.

Develop and maintain solid working relationships with internal customers, outside vendors, suppliers and service providers; order and return parts as necessary.

Operate and maintain a company service vehicle, must be able to maintain a vehicle log.

Ability to drive over 40,000+ miles per year and be available on-call as necessary.

Occasional computer and administrative work.

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician where your skills will contribute to the smooth operation of our facility while providing opportunities for professional growth and development!

What you can expect

Benefits

• Generous bonus program
• Structured training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with a competitive match
• Annual vacation time
• Paid federal holidays (Based on company holiday schedule)

What we expect from you

Skills & Training Requirements:

• Solid background in HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting and repair.
• Must have ability to use business software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to climb and work from 6' ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, twist, grasp, and lift up to 50 lbs. to perform essential job functions.
• Competently use a variety of gauges, meters, measuring instruments, hoists, rigging equipment, torches, and hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and overall general handyman skills.
• Aptitude to learn and apply new skills & technologies quickly.
• Excellent communication skills. Self-motivated, self-directed, requiring minimal supervision with time management ability.
• Must have a clear driving record and be insurable on company auto insurance policy.

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.