Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician - Dallas, TX

Whataburger; Grand Prairie (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 dynamic team. This role involves repairing and maintaining essential restaurant equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring efficient communication with management and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems, alongside a commitment to safety and quality. With a dependable full-time schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. If you have a passion for equipment maintenance and a desire to grow, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

5 weeks PTO on Day 1

Company vehicle for work and personal use

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k

Annual Performance Bonus with no cap

Ongoing skills training

Scholarship Program for dependents

Discounted meals

Company gas card

Tablet and Phone provided

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant equipment maintenance and HVAC systems is essential.
• EPA Certification and field experience are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs kitchen equipment, ensuring safety compliance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and manages work orders effectively.
• Liaises with vendors and maintains parts inventory.

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

State-licensed Mechanical Contractor or Journeyman’s 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 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).