About the job
Starting pay rate: $25 - $35 depending on experience and area.
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!
At Wendy's, we embrace diversity in our workforce, reflecting the many shapes and sizes of families we serve. Our culture is rooted in the core values of our founder, Dave Thomas, which emphasize integrity, respect, kindness, and community engagement. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be an essential part of our operations, ensuring that each store runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Benefits of Joining Wendy's:
- Company Van
- Company Phone
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Program
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (effective the first day of the following month after 60 days of employment)
- 401K Plan with Company Match, available upon hire
Key Responsibilities:
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on refrigeration equipment, such as walk-in freezers, refrigerators, and coolers, including replacing belts and servicing motors and refrigerant systems.
- Maintain dishwashers, water heaters, steam kettles, cookers, and mixers.
- Service ovens, gas valves, pilot lights, thermocouples, and heating and refrigeration units on food carts.
- Install and relocate food service equipment and appliances as required.
- Oversee the work of others, requisition materials, maintain records of time and materials, and ensure proper user maintenance of equipment.
- When not engaged in food service support, assist with other maintenance tasks throughout the district, which may involve heavy labor and skilled tasks.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Understanding of electrical and plumbing systems, kitchen appliance repair, electric motors, pumps, compressors, and refrigeration systems.
- Familiarity with maintenance tools, materials, and equipment used in food service repair.
- Basic arithmetic and proficiency in English for effective communication.
- Awareness of safety procedures and practices in food service environments.
Required Abilities:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electric motors, pumps, compressors, heating, and plumbing systems.
- Proficient in using hand and power tools.
- Ability to lift heavy objects as necessary.
- Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
- Estimate time and materials for tasks; maintain accurate work records and reports.
- Follow oral and written instructions effectively.
- Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.