Restaurant HVAC-R Technician - Repair & Maintenance Pro

Cotti Foods Corporation; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotti Foods Corporation seeks an HVAC-R Technician to perform day-to-day maintenance of restaurant equipment and related systems for Wendy's and Taco Bell locations in the San Diego area. You will develop efficient work schedules, estimate repairs, diagnose malfunctions, and respond to service calls, prioritizing timely interventions.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, managing inventory in the company vehicle, travel, and delivering preventative maintenance across fryers, grills,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Valid driver’s license

Inventory management

Read wiring diagrams

Read manuals and schematics

Travel required

Independent worker

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Technical/Vocational School

EPA Type II License (Preferred)

EPA Universal Certification (Preferred)

MS Office Suite proficiency

EPA/CFESA certifications or training (Preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

CFESA Certification

Job description

Cotti Foods Corporation seeks an HVAC-R Technician to perform day-to-day maintenance of restaurant equipment and related systems for Wendy's and Taco Bell locations in the San Diego area. You will develop efficient work schedules, estimate repairs, diagnose malfunctions, and respond to service calls, prioritizing timely interventions.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, managing inventory in the company vehicle, travel, and delivering preventative maintenance across fryers, grills,