Restaurant Maintenance Technician (HVAC & Refrigeration) – Columbia, SC, Bush River Rd

Cook Out; Bush River (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $500

Sign-On Bonus $1,000

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & 401k matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Overtime pay

On-call bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Company van

Daily meals

Job summary

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking an experienced Restaurant Maintenance Technician to support HVAC & refrigeration across multiple locations. You will manage walk-in coolers/freezers, ice machines, shake machines, and modular equipment while also learning hot-side kitchen systems.

A company van is provided for site travel, with on-call opportunities on weekends. Benefits include sign-on bonuses, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, life insurance with 401(k) match, paid vacation after a year,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with refrigeration (coolers and freezers).
• Experience repairing/maintaining HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to work across multiple store locations and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC & refrigeration systems across locations, including walk-ins and ice machines.
• Repair and service hot side kitchen equipment as needed.
• Inspect facilities and perform self-identified repairs to keep stores in top condition.
• Record work via company tablet and document completions promptly.
• Collaborate with Service Area Managers, office staff, and store leadership.

Skills

HVAC & Refrigeration

Walk-in coolers/freezers

Maintenance experience

Own tools

Tools

Refrigeration 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).