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Whataburger · 5 months ago

Preventative Maintenance Technician - San Antonio, TX

5900 San Pedro Ave San Antonio TX 78212-1252

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Whataburger is a well-known restaurant chain, and they are seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role involves maintaining kitchen, HVAC, and refrigeration equipment, as well as managing work orders and inventory for repairs.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

HVAC knowledgeRefrigeration knowledgeCommercial kitchen equipmentEPA 608 CertificationPlumbing knowledgeElectrical knowledgeIndependenceCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma/GED equivalent or equivalent work experience

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification

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

Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs

Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary

Must be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations

Must possess a valid driver's license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence

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

Glassdoor3.4

Whataburger is a Food & Beverages company that offers a variety of burgers and other snack items.

Founded in 1950

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.whataburger.com

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