HVAC and Refrigeration Technician

The Wendy's Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wendy's Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily repairs and preventive maintenance on restaurant equipment and property. You will follow PM schedules, complete work orders, and train store teams on equipment operation and PM practices.

You may work on-call, with overtime and exposure to extreme weather. Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and EPA certification is required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders is essential. Columbus, OH area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladder up to 30ft, and work in extreme climates. Kneeling, bending, twisting, and handling of tools included.
• Ability to maintain/repair varied types of electrical equipment
• 1-3 years' experience in related general maintenance/repair work or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification – EPA Certification Type I and II
• Competencies – Customer Orientation, Learning Agility, Initiative, Functional Expertise, Organizing and Planning.

Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance – Performs demand repairs on restaurant equipment and property as identified through work orders entered into My Techconnect.
• Proactively creates and completes work orders for critical issues found during restaurant visits not entered by operations.
• Preventative Maintenance – Performs preventative maintenance service as outlined in PM work orders.
• Creates work orders for needed repairs identified during PM.
• Proper utilization of My TechConnect system – Ensures work orders are completed in the time frame identified by the priority codes assigned to the work orders by organizing and planning daily work load.
• Maintains accurate parts and company owned tool inventories.
• Ensures warranty process for company restaurants is followed.
• Reports the condition of equipment and property as well as maintenance status to assist with capital planning.

Skills

HVAC

Refrigeration

Lifting 50lbs

Electrical repair

EPA Certification I & II

Customer orientation

Learning agility

Initiative

Organizing & planning

Functional expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPA Certification Type I & II

Job description

What you'll do

To perform daily repairs and maintenance on restaurant equipment and property in Wendy's restaurants. Ensures timely and accurate completion of scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM), while providing ongoing training on equipment operation and PM training at the restaurant level. Work environment requires on call rotations, may require overtime, and may require working in extreme weather conditions.

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance –
• Performs demand repairs on restaurant equipment and property as identified through work orders entered into My Techconnect.
• Proactively creates and completes work orders for critical issues found during restaurant visits not entered by operations.
• Preventative Maintenance –
• Performs preventative maintenance service as outlined in PM work orders.
• Creates work orders for needed repairs identified during PM.
• Proper utilization of My TechConnect system –
• Ensures work orders are completed in the time frame identified by the priority codes assigned to the work orders by organizing and planning daily work load.
• Maintains accurate parts and company owned tool inventories.
• Ensures warranty process for company restaurants is followed.
• Reports the condition of equipment and property as well as maintenance status to assist with capital planning.
• Personal Development –
• Participates in Individual Development Planning process.
• Completes required safety training to comply with company guidelines.
• Stays current on industry standards.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Travel: None

Pay Range: $20.67 - $40.38 Hr.

What we expect from you

Expected Work Location (Field): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at Wendy's Restaurants or to other field locations in Columbus, OH as designated by the Company. When not working at a Wendy's location, you are permitted to work remotely in Columbus, OH. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Additional education information (major, etc.)

Knowledge / Skills / Experience -

• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladder up to 30ft, and work in extreme climates. Work requires kneeling, bending, twisting, and handling of tools.
• Ability to maintain/repair varied types of electrical equipment
• 1-3 years' experience in related general maintenance/repair work or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification – EPA Certification Type I and II
• Competencies – Customer Orientation, Learning Agility, Initiative, Functional Expertise, Organizing and Planning.

The hourly rate actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 7.5% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.