On-Call Restaurant Maintenance Tech (HVAC/Refrigeration)

Whataburger; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Company vehicle

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Disability benefits

Career development

Scholarship program

Tablet provided

Meal discounts

Wireless discounts

Software discounts

Fitness discounts

Awards

Retirement celebration

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment across its restaurants. This role supports uptime and safety by addressing service requests, emergencies, and preventive maintenance.

The technician will manage work orders, document repairs, and coordinate with leadership, vendors, and external contractors while traveling locally or long distances as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel locally and long distances for worksites and meetings.
• 1+ year of field experience in HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• 1+ year of experience repairing commercial kitchen equipment or equivalent education.
• EPA or CFC Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment systems.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and intermediate electrical repairs.
• Ability to prioritize reactive service work and meet SLA timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems.
• Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance needs to restore functionality.
• Complete and document repairs according to work order priorities and SLAs.
• Maintain ownership of the restaurant from curb to curb.
• Perform interior and exterior restaurant repairs including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Manage work orders, service documentation, and parts inventory using company systems and mobile tech.
• Communicate with restaurant leadership, maintenance team leadership, and vendors on status and next steps.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party vendors when work is outsourced.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Commercial kitchen equipment

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA or CFC Certification

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment across its restaurants. This role supports uptime and safety by addressing service requests, emergencies, and preventive maintenance.

The technician will manage work orders, document repairs, and coordinate with leadership, vendors, and external contractors while traveling locally or long distances as required.