Full-Time
Service Technician
Whaley Foodservice
51-200 employees
Commercial kitchen equipment service and parts
Compensation Overview
$22 - $27/hr
Panama City, FL, USA
In Person
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- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that aligns with the company's safety standards.
- Must complete a satisfactory background check and drug screen.
- Must have at least one year of applicable experience in commercial cooking equipment, commercial refrigeration, or commercial HVAC.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Ability to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot automotive, electrical, installation, and mechanical systems is a plus.
- A Journeyman License or CFESA certification is not required but is a plus.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Must have excellent communication and soft skills.
- Must have a good driving record.
- Must be able 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.
- Must perform repeated bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and ladder climbing.
- Must be able to travel extensively each day to work-site locations.
- Must be able to work in environments involving hot grease and occasional to frequent high temperatures.
- Must participate in an on-call weekend rotation.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking kitchen equipment, refrigeration, or heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
- Communicate repair status updates with customers and the branch office.
- Communicate parts orders with the branch.
- Complete service calls accurately and in a timely manner.
- Audit truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked.
- Maintain the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms according to company standards and safety requirements.
- Meet on-call requirements.
- Experience accurately diagnosing and troubleshooting automotive, electrical, installation, and mechanical systems.
- A Journeyman License or CFESA certification.
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
- Whaley won a $68,253 Air National Guard maintenance contract in October 2025.
- Website says over 400 certified technicians and 24/7 service, supporting recurring maintenance revenue.
- Hiring across Southeast branches in 2026 shows demand, expansion, and replacement hiring after attrition.
What critics are saying
- Hiring ads in 2026 signal technician shortages and margin pressure from wage competition.
- Reliance on field technicians creates operational risk; missed calls quickly damage restaurant trust.
- Parts Town can absorb Whaley's brand into a larger platform, shrinking leadership autonomy.
What makes Whaley Foodservice unique
- Whaley covers 24/7 commercial kitchen repair across 24 Southeast locations in 2026.
- CFESA-certified technicians and in-shop repair create sticky service relationships with operators.
- Parts Town ownership since 2016 gives procurement, parts, and national-service leverage.
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