Preventative Maintenance Technician
About the job
- Hands-on electrical and mechanical experience.
- For refrigeration work, hands-on experience and any certifications or licenses required by the state.
- Ability to work independently.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good driving record.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must pass a background check and drug screening.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets safety standards.
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
- Able to repeatedly bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders.
- Perform preventive maintenance on gas-, electric-, water-, refrigeration-, and steam-powered commercial kitchen and HVAC equipment.
- Complete required paperwork for each job, including parts orders, work orders, and timesheets, in a timely manner.
- Communicate professionally with customers about required repairs and status.
- Use appropriate repair tools, including hand and power tools.
- Monitor truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked on the vehicle.
- Maintain the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms.
- Work flexible hours, including overnight and weekends, as needed to meet customer needs.
- Travel daily to work sites, with possible weekend and night assignments.
About the company
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
- Paid Vacation
- Training Programs
- Professional Certification Support
- Professional Development Budget