Job Description

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Dairy Queens of Tyler, Inc. is a corporate franchise group of DQ Texas Restaurants based in Tyler, Texas stretching all the way to Forney, TX. We have 15 DQ locations, and our company is 55 years in the making! Terry Giles and Darrell Forster started this company as owner-operators in 1968 with a dream to have successful restaurants and even more successful employees! We believe our employees are what make the company thrive.

The Restaurant Maintenance Technician is responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of all DQ Tyler restaurants. Duties include, but are not limited to cosmetic repair, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and on-demand service calls.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall repair & maintenance of all DQ Tyler restaurants.
• Performs cosmetic repairs such as tile work, painting, etc.
• Responds to on-demand service requests for cooking equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC systems with the HVAC specialist
• Maintains working knowledge of electrical & plumbing systems
• Oversees external service providers when dispatched as necessary
• Keeps excellent records and logs repairs as completed
• Supports restaurant leadership by meeting needs and communicating issues
• Possesses a service mindset
• Participates in and follows all DQ Tyler policies, guidelines, and procedures (Safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc.).

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Possess a valid state-issued Driver's License with a clean driving record and personal vehicle insurance
• 4 years of general maintenance technician experience, preferably with a multi location business requiring travel between the locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills: strong self-concept and ability to make decisions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail
• Requires rapid and thorough decision making and creative problem-solving skills
• Good judgment as well as the ability to accept personal accountability for areas of responsibility
• Acts with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to travel to and from various sites outside of local daily

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in HVAC repairs and preventative maintenance
• Experience in refrigeration repairs and preventative maintenance
• Experience in plumbing repairs
• Experience in cosmetic property repairs
• Experience in small appliance repair

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk/hear, push/pull, climb, bend/stoop, crouch/kneel/crawl, taste/smell, balance, twist/reach, carry, grasp with hands, squat, and drive.
• Lifting Requirements: Lift up to 50lbs daily and 50-100lbs on occasion
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, communication equipment, verbal instructions, and machinery.
• Cognitive Requirements: Basic reading, writing and math skills. Complex speech skills; must be able to speak, read, write & understand the English language
• Ability to complete clerical tasks, memorization, analytical skills, function under stress & make independent decisions
• Familiarity and basic computer technology skills
• Vision Requirements: General vision requirements in addition to close vision (<20 inches), Distance Vision (>20 feet), color vision and peripheral vision.
• Repetitive Motion(s): Regularly & repetitively use left/right/both feet and left/right/both hands.
• Excellent at using ladders, stools, lift belts, furniture sliders, and other assistance equipment to complete jobs as necessary
• Excellent with all types of tools, power and non power
• Availability from 6:30AM- 3:00PM Monday through Friday, plus availability to fluctuate this schedule as needed when required

Compensation: $45,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

Dairy Queens of Tyler, Inc. is a corporate franchise group of DQ Texas Restaurants based in Tyler, Texas stretching all the way to Forney, TX.

We have 15 DQ locations, and our company is 55 years in the making!

Terry Giles and Darrell Forster started this company as owner-operators in 1968 with a dream to have successful restaurants and even more successful employees!

We believe our employees are what make the company thrive.

We love it when our past employees still come back and visit as customers...we want them to always be a part of our DQ Tyler family!

We not only care about hiring motivated and exceptional talent to serve our guests, but we also want them to feel like they can count on us to provide a safe and rewarding career.

We offer top pay and employee benefits for our industry, and we make sure to honor our teams with recognition and gratitude!

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