Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician-Up to $30/hr-5 weeks PTO on Day 1! (Havana, FL)

About the position

As a Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Service Technician at Whataburger, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our restaurant equipment. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of up to $30 per hour and comes with an impressive benefits package, including 5 weeks of paid time off starting on Day 1. You will work a dependable Monday to Friday schedule, with an on-call rotation averaging 7 days per month, allowing for a consistent 50-hour work week year-round. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all types of kitchen equipment, including refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), cooking, and beverage equipment. You will also be responsible for performing scheduled preventative maintenance, managing work orders, and engaging with third-party vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery. In this role, you will be expected to communicate effectively with management and vendors, ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally to meet the restaurant's needs. You will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing skills training and take advantage of our scholarship program, which is available for you or your dependents. Additionally, you will receive a company vehicle for both work and personal use, along with a company gas card, tablet, and phone to assist you in your daily tasks. Whataburger is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive work environment, where you can grow your career and enjoy discounted meals and other perks.

Responsibilities
? Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all Whataburger equipment, including refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), cooking, and beverage equipment.
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? Installs new equipment as needed in accordance with company safety procedures.
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? Maintains parts inventory.
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? Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment, rooftop units, and ice makers.
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? Manages work orders to meet Service Level Agreements (SLA) and maximize customer service.
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? Reports on work schedule and equipment repair statuses.
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? Engages with third-party vendors and reviews/approves their work.

Requirements
? Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification I, II (required)
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? Environmental Universal Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification or CFC Certification
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? HVAC State Certified License
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? Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) Certification
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? Trade school graduate with diploma in commercial HVAC/refrigeration
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? 2+ years' experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair
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? 2+ years' experience as HVAC Technician, Commercial Refrigeration Technician and/or Maintenance Service Technician
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? Valid driver's license with liability insurance, a good driving record and a satisfactory background check is required.

Nice-to-haves
? Intermediate Computer Literacy
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? Basic Carpentry
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? Basic Plumbing

Benefits
? 5 weeks PTO on Day 1
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? World Class Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k
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? Company vehicle (take home for both work and personal use)
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? Company gas card
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? Tablet and Phone provided
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? Flex Medical/Dependent Care Spending Plan
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? Annual Performance Bonus with no cap
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? 11 PAID Holidays per year in addition to PTO
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? Ongoing skills training
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? Scholarship Program (Available for yourself or your dependents!)
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? Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
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? Career Advancement Opportunities
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? Discounted meals

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