Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader

Whataburger; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, andLaptop

5 weeks PTO Starting on Day One

Paid Corporate Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Career Development and Growth

Scholarship Program and Hardship Grant

Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

Cell Phone Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement Celebration Program

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across the region, ensuring safe, reliable facilities that support our team members and guests daily.

You’ll develop maintenance professionals, oversee capital improvements, and drive strategies that strengthen restaurant performance and support long‑term growth. This role offers field‑based work with travel and home-office balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or similar multi-site experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians, field teams, or similar skilled trades professionals.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, capital planning, and project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, vendors, and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable restaurant facilities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across the region.
• Manage capital projects including enhancements, rebuilds, and new unit openings end-to-end.
• Partner with Brand Leaders to prioritize initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Monitor budgets, capital expenditures, and maintenance spend to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Conduct site visits to assess facility conditions and support urgent 24/7 restaurant needs.
• Lead vendor and contractor performance and ensure compliance.
• Hire, coach, and develop maintenance team members across the region.
• Ensure completion of fire, safety, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and restaurant performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Vendor management

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

6+ years facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-site experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across the region, ensuring safe, reliable facilities that support our team members and guests daily.

You’ll develop maintenance professionals, oversee capital improvements, and drive strategies that strengthen restaurant performance and support long‑term growth. This role offers field‑based work with travel and home-office balance.