Restaurant HVAC & Refrigeration Technician – Sign-On Bonuses

Cook Out; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Daily meals

Company van

Job summary

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking an experienced Restaurant Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. You will manage HVAC & refrigeration systems across locations, including walk-in coolers, ice machines, and shake machines, while also cross-training on hot side kitchen equipment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of refrigeration experience, own tools, a valid driver’s license, and be able to work weekdays and every other weekend, with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with refrigeration (coolers and freezers).
• Must possess your own tools/instruments required for refrigeration work.
• Available to work weekdays and every other weekend; on-call as needed.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years; no major violations in last 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain HVAC & refrigeration equipment across locations (AC units, walk‑in coolers/freezers, ice machines, shake machines, reach-in units).
• Learn/perform hot side kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Regularly inspect facilities and systems; perform self-identified repairs to keep stores in top shape.
• Use company tablet to track requests and document completions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Service Area Managers, office staff, and store leadership.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Refrigeration systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Refrigeration tools

Job description

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking an experienced Restaurant Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. You will manage HVAC & refrigeration systems across locations, including walk-in coolers, ice machines, and shake machines, while also cross-training on hot side kitchen equipment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of refrigeration experience, own tools, a valid driver’s license, and be able to work weekdays and every other weekend, with on-call duties.