Restaurant Maintenance Technician (HVAC & Refrigeration) – Cary, NC, Walnut St

Cook Out; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Daily meals included

Company work van

Job summary

Cook Out Restaurants is hiring a Restaurant Maintenance Technician to service HVAC and refrigeration across locations. Responsibilities include repairing AC units, walk-in coolers/freezers, ice and shake machines, and kitchen equipment while keeping stores in top condition.

You will use a company tablet to manage requests, coordinate with Service Area Managers and store leadership, and be cross-trained on hot side kitchen equipment. Must have 2+ years refrigeration experience and own tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant refrigeration experience.
• Must possess own tools/instruments for refrigeration work.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record for past 3–5 years.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain HVAC units, walk-in coolers/freezers, ice machines, shake machines, and reach-in units.
• Learn and perform hot side kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Regularly inspect facilities and perform self-identified repairs to keep stores in top shape.
• Utilize a company tablet to track requests and document completions.
• Collaborate with Service Area Managers, office staff, and store leadership.

Skills

HVAC & Refrigeration

Own tools

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Restaurant Maintenance Technician (HVAC & Refrigeration)
Cook Out Restaurants | Competitive Pay + Sign-On Bonuses

Are you a skilled technician looking for a stable, fast-paced environment with an elite team? Cook Out Restaurants is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Restaurant Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated maintenance department. At Cook Out, we don’t just fix things—we keep the engine running. You will manage shake machines, refrigeration and HVAC systems while being cross-trained on “hot side” kitchen equipment.

Why Join the Cook Out Team?
Sign-On Bonuses: $500 and $1,000 (Paid after required employment period).

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Financial Security: Company-paid Life Insurance & 401k matching (up to 4% after 1 year).

Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation (after 1 year) and paid holidays (Christmas & Thanksgiving).

Extra Earning Potential: Overtime pay, On-call bonuses, and Weekend bonuses.

The Perks: Daily meals included and a company work van.

What You’ll Do
As a key member of our Maintenance Team, you will serve multiple locations to ensure a safe, clean, and high-performing environment.

HVAC & Refrigeration: Repair and maintain AC units, walk-in coolers/freezers, modular equipment, ice machines, shake machines, and reach-in units.

Hot Side Maintenance: Learn to repair and maintain specialized kitchen cooking equipment.

Facility Care: Regularly inspect grounds, buildings, and systems; perform self-identified repairs to keep our stores in top shape.

Tech-Forward Tracking: Utilize a company tablet to manage requests and document completions in a timely manner.

Collaboration: Work closely with Service Area Managers (S.A.M.), office staff, and store leadership.

Requirements
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with refrigeration (coolers and freezers).

Technical Tools: Must possess your own tools/instruments required for refrigeration work.

Availability: Must be able to work weekdays and every other weekend. Ability to be on-call when notified is required.

Driving Record: Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years. No major violations or accidents within the last 3–5 years (minor violations evaluated case-by-case).

Reliability: Reliable transportation to your home restaurant (where your work van is parked). Note: Van may be taken home when on call during weekends.

Physical: Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check (no criminal convictions within the past 10 years).