HVAC and Refrigeration Technician

Location: Field work primarily at Wendy’s restaurants and other locations in Columbus, Ohio; remote work is permitted only from Columbus, Ohio when not working at a Wendy’s location.

Salary: $20.67–$40.38 per hour. The role also has a target annual bonus of 7.5% of annualized base salary.

Company

Wendy’s operates a global restaurant brand with more than 7,000 restaurants and a focus on quality, openness, flexibility, and inclusion.

What you will do

• Perform reactive repairs on restaurant equipment and property based on work orders.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and create repair work orders for issues identified during inspections.
• Maintain accurate work orders, parts inventories, and company-owned tool inventories in My TechConnect.
• Follow warranty procedures and report equipment, property, and maintenance conditions for capital planning.
• Provide equipment operation and preventative maintenance training at the restaurant level.
• Participate in safety training, professional development, and ongoing updates on industry standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related general maintenance or repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of electrical repair, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• EPA Certification Type I and II.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders up to 30 feet, and perform kneeling, bending, twisting, and tool-handling tasks.
• Ability to work primarily at field locations in Columbus, Ohio and remotely only from Columbus when away from a Wendy’s location.

Culture & Benefits

• On-call rotations and overtime may be required.
• Work may take place in extreme weather conditions.
• Work includes daily field assignments at Wendy’s restaurants and other designated locations.
• Compensation may vary based on internal equity, budget, knowledge, skills, and experience.