Field Restaurant Maintenance Tech - HVAC & Refrigeration

Whataburger; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle and gas card provided

Paid Corporate Holidays

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Career Development and Growth

Scholarship Program for dependents

Tablet and phone provided

Discounted Meals for you and a guest

Wireless Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition program

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to keep our Austin-area restaurants running safely and reliably. You’ll diagnose, repair, and restore HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen systems while meeting SLAs and prioritizing restaurant uptime.

You’ll travel to worksites, coordinate with leadership, and perform interior/exterior repairs as needed, with on-call rotation and a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year of field experience in HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• 1+ year of experience repairing commercial kitchen equipment.
• EPA or CFC Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems.
• Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance to restore functionality.
• Document repairs and manage work orders per SLAs.
• Coordinate with leadership and vendors on status and steps.
• Travel to worksites and support regional operations as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Commercial kitchen equipment repair

On-call readiness

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA or CFC Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to keep our Austin-area restaurants running safely and reliably. You’ll diagnose, repair, and restore HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen systems while meeting SLAs and prioritizing restaurant uptime.

You’ll travel to worksites, coordinate with leadership, and perform interior/exterior repairs as needed, with on-call rotation and a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.