Restaurant Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wendy's; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Meal Discount

Company Vehicle

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wendy's is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service restaurant equipment, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across our locations. The role requires independence, strong problem solving, and a focus on uptime.

You will repair fryers, grills, walk-in freezers, ice machines, ovens, and perform preventive maintenance while documenting work orders. A high school diploma and relevant technical training are preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in restaurant equipment repairs.
• Ability to perform repairs on fryers, griddles, walk-in coolers, ice machines, ovens, and related systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and specifications.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Technical training or certification relevant to restaurant equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance 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.
• Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations.
• Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment.
• Estimate time and cost of repairs and cost of equipment.

Skills

Restaurant equipment repair

Electrical systems

HVAC/Refrigeration

Plumbing

Diagnostic skills

Multimeter use

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training

Tools

CFESA certification

EPA refrigeration certification

Job description

Wendy's is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service restaurant equipment, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across our locations. The role requires independence, strong problem solving, and a focus on uptime.

You will repair fryers, grills, walk-in freezers, ice machines, ovens, and perform preventive maintenance while documenting work orders. A high school diploma and relevant technical training are preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.