Whataburger · 5 months ago
Preventative Maintenance Technician - Austin/Buda/Round Rock, TX
6106 Cameron Rd Austin TX 78723-1846
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWhataburger is a well-known restaurant chain in the United States, and they are seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician. This role involves performing preventive maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, and refrigeration systems to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Performs preventive maintenance on all Whataburger equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), cooking and beverage equipment, and refrigerators which may involve making minor electrical and plumbing repairs
Provides support to the operation of Whataburger restaurants and keeps the facilities up to the Facilities Brand Standard
Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems with equipment and inherent dangers involved
Performs and documents quality equipment maintenance that meets the work order priority and customer Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Complies with all national, state, and local regulatory requirements
Communicates continuously and effectively with restaurant and maintenance leaders
Assists with implementing changes to restaurant procedures and equipment intended to improve productivity, customer service and profitability
Partners with the Lead Technician and Regional Facilities Manager to ensure all service work orders are successfully executed
Reduces costs associated with equipment maintenance by proactively planning and organizing assigned work orders
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED equivalent or equivalent work experience
Basic refrigeration & HVAC knowledge / skills
Basic commercial kitchen equipment knowledge / skills
Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge / skills
Ability to troubleshoot and correct basic equipment service issues
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
Preferred
Trade or Vocational school certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
6+ months experience in a HVAC or Commercial Kitchen maintenance environment
Benefits
5 weeks PTO on Day 1
Dependable full-time Monday- Friday schedule with on-call rotation. Averaging 7 days per month.
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Wellness Rewards, Employee Assistance Program, Employee discounts
Flex Medical/Dependent Care Spending plan
Company vehicle (take home for both work and personal use) with a company paid toll-management system
Company gas card
Tablet and Phone provided
Annual Performance Bonus with no cap
11 PAID Holidays per year in addition to PTO
Ongoing skills training
Scholarship Program (Available for yourself or your dependents!)
Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
Career Advancement Opportunities
Discounted meals and so much more!
Company
Whataburger
Whataburger is a Food & Beverages company that offers a variety of burgers and other snack items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Debbie Stroud
Chief Executive Officer
Donna J. Tuttle
Vice President Marketing Communications
Recent News
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