Full-Time
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Whaley Foodservice
51-200 employees
Commercial kitchen equipment service and parts
Compensation Overview
$17 - $21/hr
Birmingham, AL, USA
In Person
Extensive daily travel to work sites is required, with possible weekend and night assignments.
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- Hands-on electrical and mechanical experience.
- For refrigeration work, hands-on experience and any certifications or licenses required by the state.
- A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the company's safety standards.
- The ability to work independently.
- A satisfactory background check and drug screening.
- The ability to work flexible hours, including overnight and weekends, to meet customer needs.
- The ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
- The ability to perform repeated bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and ladder climbing.
- The ability to work in hot environments and handle exposure to hot grease from fryers.
- Perform preventive maintenance on gas, electric, water, refrigeration, and steam-powered commercial kitchen and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
- Complete required paperwork for every job, including parts orders, work orders, and timesheets, in a timely manner.
- Communicate professionally with customers about required repairs and repair status.
- Use appropriate hand tools and power tools for repairs.
- Monitor vehicle stock to ensure required parts are available.
- Maintain the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms.
- Travel extensively each day to work sites, with possible weekend and night assignments.
Whaley Foodservice provides service and maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment and offers OEM replacement parts through Whaley Parts & Supply. The company supports the foodservice industry with technical expertise, spare parts, and parts sourcing since 1944. It emphasizes dependable customer service and expert support as core capabilities, highlighted by recognition as a top South Carolina company. The key differentiators are its long track record, focus on authentic OEM parts, and a people-first approach to service. The goal is to be a trusted partner that keeps commercial kitchens running smoothly by delivering reliable maintenance, genuine parts, and responsive technical assistance.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Founded
1944
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 website updates show active recruiting and continuing investment in service capacity.
- Recent Air National Guard contract extends government relationships through 2030, stabilizing revenue.
- 22-location footprint and 400 technicians support cross-selling parts, maintenance, and emergency repair.
What critics are saying
- Whaley still recruits technicians in 2026, signaling chronic labor shortages and turnover pressure.
- Parts Town already owns Whaley; strategic autonomy is gone, limiting employee upside.
- If technician hiring stalls, response times slip and manufacturers shift service partners within 12 months.
What makes Whaley Foodservice unique
- Parts Town acquired Whaley in 2016, giving national distribution scale and purchasing power.
- Whaley claims 400 CFESA-trained technicians across 22 locations, unusually dense service coverage.
- Government contracts with Air National Guard and Defense Health Agency prove regulated-repair credibility.
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