Restaurant Maintenance Tech - Field HVAC & Equipment

Whataburger Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $38/hr

Weekly pay

Bonus up to 2.5x

Company vehicle and gas card

5 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development opportunities

Scholarship program

Hardship assistance

Devices provided

Discounted meals

Discounts on services

Gym discounts

Awards and recognition

Retirement celebration program

Job summary

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and building systems across multiple sites. You will manage work orders, communicate with restaurant leadership, and ensure timely fixes to keep operations running smoothly.

You will travel regionally, support after-hours urgent repairs, and maintain a safe, organized vehicle and workspace while meeting SLAs and company safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year field experience in HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• 1+ year experience repairing commercial kitchen equipment or equivalent technical education.
• EPA or CFC Certification.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems.
• Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance to restore functionality.
• Complete and document repairs per work order priorities and SLAs.
• Maintain inventory and organize tools, vehicle, and work area.
• Coordinate with leadership and vendors on repair status and next steps.

Skills

HVAC

Refrigeration

Electrical work

Carpentry

Plumbing

Diagnostics

Communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Mobile service-ticket tools

Job description

Whataburger Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and building systems across multiple sites. You will manage work orders, communicate with restaurant leadership, and ensure timely fixes to keep operations running smoothly.

You will travel regionally, support after-hours urgent repairs, and maintain a safe, organized vehicle and workspace while meeting SLAs and company safety standards.