Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician - Weslaco / Harlingen, TX

Whataburger; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Restaurant Maintenance Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining essential restaurant equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. Your expertise will help facilitate communication with management and vendors while performing preventive maintenance and managing work orders. This position offers a dependable full-time schedule with competitive benefits, including generous PTO, ongoing skills training, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 weeks PTO on Day 1

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k

Company vehicle

Company gas card

Annual Performance Bonus

11 PAID Holidays per year

Ongoing skills training

Scholarship Program

Discounted meals

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ field experience in HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• 1+ years’ work experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots equipment, performs carpentry, and addresses plumbing issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment.

Skills

Restaurant Equipment Maintenance

Refrigeration

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Carpentry

Plumbing

Preventive Maintenance

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

The Restaurant Maintenance 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, perform carpentry and address 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).

Location: 1520 E Business 83 Weslaco TX 78596-6621