Restaurant Maintenance Technician (HVAC & Refrigeration) – Columbia, SC, Two Notch Rd

Cook Out; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company van

Meal benefits

Job summary

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Maintenance Technician (HVAC & Refrigeration) to support multiple locations and keep our stores running smoothly. You will manage shake machines, refrigeration and HVAC systems while being cross-trained on hot side kitchen equipment.

Sign-on bonuses, comprehensive benefits, life insurance & 401k matching, paid vacation/holidays, overtime and weekend bonuses await a skilled technician ready to join our elite team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant refrigeration experience.
• Own tools/instruments required for refrigeration work.
• Weekday and every other weekend availability; on-call required.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving history.

Responsibilities

• Serve multiple locations to ensure a safe, clean, high-performing environment.
• Repair and maintain HVAC and refrigeration units including walk-in coolers/freezers and ice machines.
• Learn and maintain hot side kitchen equipment.
• Inspect facilities and perform self-identified repairs to keep stores in top shape.
• Document requests and completions using a company tablet; collaborate with SAMs and store leadership.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Maintenance

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).