Field PM Technician: HVAC & Refrigeration | Vehicle

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $26/hr

Bonus up to 2.5x payout

Company vehicle

5 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Career development

Scholarship program

Tablet & phone provided

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Gym discounts

Awards & recognition

Retirement celebration

Job summary

This field-based Preventive Maintenance Technician role supports Whataburger restaurants across an assigned market/region. You will perform scheduled maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and facility systems, ensuring safety and reliability while minimizing downtime.

You will travel regularly and must reside within the supported region. Expect full-time hours, varied travel, and growth opportunities within a large restaurant family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen and facility equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to travel locally and long distances, including air travel, to worksites and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support an average of 40–45 restaurants.
• Work ~42 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, beverage stations, and facility systems to ensure safe operation.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks, service calls, and cosmetic repairs to maintain brand standards.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and inspections, escalating complex repairs as needed.
• Execute and manage maintenance work orders accurately using mobile tech and work orders systems.
• Respond to maintenance needs and service requests to minimize downtime.
• Maintain parts inventory, tools, and a clean, organized work area including company vehicle.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This field-based Preventive Maintenance Technician role supports Whataburger restaurants across an assigned market/region. You will perform scheduled maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and facility systems, ensuring safety and reliability while minimizing downtime.

You will travel regularly and must reside within the supported region. Expect full-time hours, varied travel, and growth opportunities within a large restaurant family.