Full-Time
Lead HVAC/R Service Technician
Whaley Foodservice
51-200 employees
Commercial kitchen equipment service and parts
Compensation Overview
$35 - $50/hr
Louisville, KY, USA
In Person
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- Experience working on commercial kitchen equipment.
- A valid driver's license.
- EPA certification is required for refrigeration technicians.
- Ability to work independently in the field.
- Experience repairing commercial cooking equipment such as fryers, ovens, and grills, commercial refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, ice machines, and reach-ins, or both.
- Willingness to work in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
- Service and repair restaurant equipment at customer locations, including restaurants, hospitals, schools, and commercial kitchens.
- Provide service, repair, and maintenance for cooking, refrigeration, beverage, HVAC, and ware-washing equipment.
- CFESA training certifications and Master Certification designation are encouraged.
- Previous experience as an experienced commercial kitchen technician.
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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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
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Training Programs
Professional Certification Support
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