HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

McDonald's Franchise Operations | Gerena Food Management Corporation

About Us

Gerena Food Management Corporation operates multiple McDonald's franchise locations, including a site within a U.S. Navy base. We maintain the highest standards of facility performance to ensure safe, comfortable, and efficient operations across all our restaurants.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across our McDonald's franchise portfolio. This is an hourly position offering competitive pay and excellent benefits, including use of a company work van. The ideal candidate is a reliable professional who can manage multiple service calls daily, respond to emergency situations, and work collaboratively with restaurant leadership while reporting to senior operations management.

Key Responsibilities

HVAC Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems across multiple McDonald's locations

• Ensure all heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment operates efficiently and meets manufacturer and safety standards

• Respond to emergency HVAC failures promptly to minimize restaurant downtime and maintain customer and employee comfort

• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and equipment documentation

Travel & Scheduling

• Travel to multiple locations daily using the company-provided work van

• Work a regular weekday schedule with weekend availability for emergencies only

• Plan and prioritize daily service routes efficiently to maximize productivity

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work directly with two (2) Supervisors and General Managers (GMs) at each location to coordinate service needs and minimize operational disruption, as well as sharing information collected by our office staff, Office manager and secretary to monitor tasks and conduct follow ups.

• Report to and obtain authorization and guidance from the Director of Operations (DO) and Owner/Operators of the franchise

• Communicate equipment status, repair recommendations, and replacement needs clearly to leadership

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and company policies while performing duties

• Maintain a clean driving record and operate the company vehicle responsibly

• Ensure all work meets local codes and McDonald's facility standards

Qualifications

Required

• Valid HVAC certification and relevant technical training (EPA Section 608 certification required)

• Proven experience in commercial HVAC repair and maintenance

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Ability to travel between multiple locations daily

• Willingness to work weekdays and be on-call for weekend emergencies

• Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain access credentials for operations within the U.S. Navy base

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience servicing restaurant or food service environments

• Familiarity with McDonald's equipment or QSR facility standards

• Prior experience working on federal or military installations

• Knowledge of refrigeration systems (a plus)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Excellent benefits package

• Company-provided work van for travel between locations

• Opportunity to work with a stable, growing franchise organization

• Supportive leadership team with clear reporting structure

Work Environment

This role involves daily travel between restaurant locations, including a site operating within a U.S. Navy base. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to varying temperatures and physical demands including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.

Gerena Food Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Requsition ID: PDX_MC_F2990BCF-2CE4-4616-B7C2-AF0867CAC2FE_15276

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