Restaurant Maintenance Technician

19h19 hours ago

Whataburger

US · Full-time · $76,000 – $76,000

About this role

As a Restaurant Maintenance Technician, you keep our restaurants running safely and reliably by diagnosing issues, completing repairs, and restoring equipment across HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen systems, and building components. You ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time to support smooth operations.

Day-to-day, you support an average of 10 restaurants and work 42 hours per week. You diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems, responding to service calls and emergency needs. You take total ownership of each restaurant from curb to curb.

You collaborate with restaurant and maintenance leadership, communicating clearly on repair status and next steps. You also coordinate third-party vendors when specialized work is outsourced. You maintain a clean, organized company vehicle and work area.

This role offers opportunities for career development and growth within Whataburger. You receive a bonus program with up to 2.5X payout potential, 5 weeks PTO, and a company vehicle with gas card. Additional perks include 401k match, medical benefits, and discounted meals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems
Ability to perform interior and exterior repairs including basic carpentry, plumbing, and intermediate electrical work
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to work full-time hours with an on-call rotation once a month
Willingness to travel locally and long distances, including air travel
Experience using work order systems and mobile technology for documentation

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, and beverage systems
Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance needs to restore equipment and facility functionality
Complete and document repairs in accordance with work order priority and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Take total ownership of the restaurant from curb to curb
Perform interior and exterior restaurant repairs, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and intermediate electrical work
Manage work orders, service documentation, and parts inventory using company systems and mobile technology
Communicate effectively with restaurant leadership, maintenance team leadership, and vendors on repair status and next steps