Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician - Dallas, TX

Whataburger; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician to join their team. This role involves repairing and maintaining essential kitchen equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety. The technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors to uphold service standards. With a dependable full-time schedule and numerous benefits, including generous PTO and a company vehicle, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development. If you have a passion for hands-on work and technical expertise, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

5 weeks PTO on Day 1

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k

Company vehicle

Company gas card

Annual Performance Bonus

Ongoing skills training

Scholarship Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Discounted meals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years in HVAC and commercial refrigeration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs kitchen equipment, including plumbing and carpentry.
• Performs preventive maintenance and manages work orders.

Skills

Restaurant Equipment Maintenance

Refrigeration

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Carpentry

Plumbing

Preventive Maintenance

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

2+ years’ field experience in HVAC and commercial refrigeration

1+ years’ work experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification

HVAC State Certified License

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) Certification

Job description

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

The Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician repairs and maintains restaurant equipment. They perform preventive maintenance and ensure completion of work orders. They facilitate communications with management, maintenance service companies (MSC), and vendors.

Total Rewards:

• 5 weeks PTO on Day 1
• Dependable full-time Monday- Friday schedule with on-call rotation. Averaging 7 days per month.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Wellness Rewards, Employee Assistance Program, Employee discounts
• Flex Medical/Dependent Care Spending plan
• Company vehicle (take home for both work and personal use) with a company paid toll-management system
• Company gas card
• Tablet and Phone provided
• Annual Performance Bonus with no cap
• 11 PAID Holidays per year in addition to PTO
• Ongoing skills training
• Scholarship Program (Available for yourself or your dependents!)
• Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Discounted meals and so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots equipment, performs carpentry and addresses plumbing issues.
• Installs new equipment as needed in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Maintains parts inventory.
• Performs preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment.
• Manages work orders meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Reports on repair work status, schedule, and budget.
• Liaises with third party vendors and reviews their work.

Key Skills:

• Restaurant Equipment Maintenance
• Refrigeration
• HVAC
• Electrical Systems
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Budgeting

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ field experience in the HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• 1+ years’ work experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair or educational equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification or CFC Certification.
• HVAC State Certified License (preferred).
• State-licensed Mechanical Contractor or Journeyman’s license preferred (required in Oklahoma).
• Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) Certification (preferred).