Full-Time
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Whaley Foodservice
51-200 employees
Commercial kitchen equipment service and parts
Compensation Overview
$17 - $21/hr
Nashville, TN, 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 driving record that meets the company's safety standards.
- A satisfactory background check and drug screening.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overnight and weekend assignments.
- 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.
- Ability to repeatedly bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders.
- Ability to travel extensively to work sites.
- 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 truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked on the vehicle.
- Maintain the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms.
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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