About this role
Statement of Purpose:
To perform daily repair and maintenance work on restaurant equipment and property and to ensure the timely completion of Preventative Maintenance Schedules, while providing ongoing training for store management.ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Performs preventative maintenance service, emergency repair, and cosmetic repair on restaurant equipment and property.
2. Assists where necessary in the installation and modification of equipment, including those resulting from special projects (I.e. timers, Double-Sided Grill, etc.)
3. Monitors and oversees outside contract work in assigned stores, ensures proper coordination and communication between all involved parties.
4. Performs regular inspections of all assigned restaurants and reports the condition and maintenance status of equipment and property.
5. Provides ongoing training and education to store management personnel regarding equipment care and execution of Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
6. Ensures accurate and timely reporting of invoices, maintenance logs, purchase orders, Capital Appropriation Request forms and all other required administrative paperwork. Provides accurate reporting and administrative functions training, as necessary.
7. Maintains store-level records of equipment, spare parts and company owned tool inventories. Provides reports as requested.
8. Assists supervisor with recommendations regarding capital budget expenditures for equipment, building and property repair or replacement.
9. Maintains current service and warranty records and prevents repair expenses not covered by or in violation of warranties.
10. Performs duties as required for store openings, special events, fairs and the store closing program; assists in transfer, sales and/or disposal of equipment. Assists with supervisory responsibilities in the absence of supervisor, as requested.
11. Performs other job related duties as may be assigned or required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge
1. In-depth/complete technical knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical repair, carpentry and plumbing. Ability to maintain/repair various types of electrical, HVAC and refrigeration equipment, read electrical schematics, understand 3-phase electrical and use of various testing equipment.
Education
1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HVAC/R Type 1 and Type 2 certification is required. Technical certification is preferred. Legal licensing may be required in some locations.
Experience
1. 3 or more years experience in directly related HVAC, refrigeration and general maintenance/ repair work, which includes demonstrated mastery of all areas.
Other
1. Irregular hours or periodic overtime required. Frequent exposure to extreme weather situations. Required to be on call on a 24 hours basis.
Other facts
About The Wendy's Company
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, “Quality Is Our Recipe®”, which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising.Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on X and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.
What you'll do
- The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily repair and maintenance work on restaurant equipment and property, ensuring timely completion of Preventative Maintenance Schedules. They also provide ongoing training for store management and oversee outside contract work.
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