HVAC-R Technician - San Diego County

Cotti Foods Corporation; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotti Foods Corporation in California seeks an experienced HVAC-R Technician to maintain restaurant equipment, electrical and plumbing systems, and refrigeration for Wendy's and Taco Bell locations in the San Diego area.

Develop schedules, estimate repair times and costs, diagnose malfunctions, and perform preventative maintenance on fryers, grills, walk-ins, ice machines, ovens, and related equipment. Travel required; strong reading of schematics preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Possess mechanical and electrical skills, read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, plans, and specifications related to duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations.
• Estimate time and cost of repairs and equipment.
• Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment.
• Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance and replacement functions on a wide range of restaurant equipment (fryers, grills, walk-in freezers/coolers, ice machines, ovens, etc.), electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting.
• Respond to emergency service calls for repair.
• Work to implement preventative maintenance procedures as defined by company representatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Inventory management

Background check

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Manuals reading

Travel

Flexible shifts

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Technical/Vocational School

EPA Type II License (Preferred)

EPA Universal Certification (Preferred)

Technical training/certifications (EPA, CFESA) preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Summary

• Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations.
• Estimate time and cost of repairs and equipment.
• Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment.
• Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance and replacement functions on a wide range of restaurant equipment (fryers, grills, walk-in freezers/coolers, ice machines, ovens, etc.), electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting.
• Respond to emergency service calls for repair.
• Work to implement preventative maintenance procedures as defined by company representatives.

Job Summary

The HVAC-R Technician provides day-to-day maintenance of equipment, electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting, and other duties as assigned for Wendy's and Taco Bell restaurants in the San Diego area.

Duties/Responsibilities – Including, but not limited to:

• Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations.
• Estimate time and cost of repairs and equipment.
• Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment.
• Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance and replacement functions on a wide range of restaurant equipment (fryers, grills, walk-in freezers/coolers, ice machines, ovens, etc.), electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting.
• Respond to emergency service calls for repair.
• Work to implement preventative maintenance procedures as defined by company representatives.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Operate and manage inventory in the company vehicle safely.
• Pass a background check and motor vehicle review.
• Possess mechanical and electrical skills, be able to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, plans, and specifications related to duties.
• Travel required.
• Work flexible shifts based on calls in the area and adapt to changing work schedules.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of experience in equipment repairs, service industry experience appliance repair, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, HVAC preferred.
• EPA Type II License (Preferred)
• EPA Universal Certification (Preferred)High School diploma or equivalent
• Accredited Technical/Vocational School preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (e.g., EPA, CFESA) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 75-100 pounds, requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling and routine lifting/carrying.
• Climb ladders and working at various heights.
• Repetitive hand movements when constantly using tools. May use goggles and gloves occasionally when around or moving hot equipment.