Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you keep our restaurants running safely and reliably by performing scheduled preventive maintenance (sometimes referred to as preventative maintenance), identifying potential issues, and supporting timely repairs across HVAC, commercial refrigeration, kitchen systems, and building components. You ensure work orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time to support smooth restaurant operations.

You Make a Difference by proactively reducing downtime and extending the life of equipment, Serve with Heart by delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality maintenance that supports Family Members and enhances the guest experience, Win as One by communicating clearly and collaborating with Restaurant and MSC Leadership, and Move Forward Boldly by following standards, building technical skills, and adapting to new tools and technologies to deliver effective solutions.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Support an average of 40-45 restaurants.

• Work an average of 42 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, beverage stations and facility systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Complete routine maintenance tasks, service calls, and cosmetic repairs to maintain brand standards and support daily operations.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and inspections to identify potential issues early, escalating complex or major repairs to MSC Technicians as needed.

• Execute and manage assigned maintenance work orders accurately and on time using mobile technology and work order systems, in alignment with service level expectations.

• Respond to restaurant maintenance needs and service requests to help minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.

• Perform maintenance tasks across electrical, plumbing, and general facility systems within defined scope.

• Maintain parts inventory, tools, and a clean, organized work environment, including company vehicle.

• Communicate effectively with Restaurant and MSC Leadership and ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will receive:

• Base compensation $26/hr; paid weekly

• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results

• Company Vehicle and gas card provided

• 5 weeks PTO

• Paid Corporate Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave*

• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*

• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth

• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance

• Tablet and phone provided

• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest

• Wireless Service Discounts

• Computer & Software Discounts

• Fitness / Gym Discounts

• Awards and recognition for all you do

• Retirement Celebration Program

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you must have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (or equivalent work experience).

• Ability to work full-time hours and travel both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems

• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen and facility equipment

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-location environment

• Effective communication and customer service skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Whataburger MVR standards.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely work on ladders and rooftops.

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, we prefer you to have:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is field based, supporting restaurants across an assigned market or region. You’ll travel frequently to partner with Operations, provide onsite support, and maintain strong relationships with leaders and teams in the field. Success in this role requires full-time availability, flexibility to adjust to evolving operational priorities, and the ability to travel regularly including day trips, overnight travel, and extended market visits. While most travel will occur within your assigned market or region, some out-of-market support may be required based on business needs.

Candidates must reside within the region they support and be able to travel throughout that area as needed.

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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