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Commercial Refrigeration and Cooking Equipment Technician

Whaley Foodservice

Lexington, KYFull-time$28–35/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28–35/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Whaley Foodservice is hiring a Commercial Refrigeration and Cooking Equipment Technician. The Service Technician II provides maintenance, service, and repair for commercial cooking equipment and commercial refrigeration, including grills, fryers, ovens, ice machines, reach-in, and walk-in coolers and freezers. This role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, communicating status updates, completing service calls accurately and timely, and auditing truck stock. The technician also ensures the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms meet company safety standards and meets on-call requirements.

Key focus areas include Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking kitchen equipment and refrigeration, Communicate status updates for part order(s) and repairs with branch support and customer, and Complete service calls accurately and timely.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D., Three Years Commercial Kitchen Repair Experience, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Diagnose Commercial Cooking Equipment, Troubleshoot Commercial Cooking Equipment, Repair Commercial Cooking Equipment, Diagnose Commercial Refrigeration, Troubleshoot Commercial Refrigeration, and Repair Commercial Refrigeration. Preferred (not required): Automotive Background, Electrical Background, Installation Background, and Mechanical Background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diagnose Commercial Cooking EquipmentTroubleshoot Commercial Cooking EquipmentRepair Commercial Cooking EquipmentDiagnose Commercial RefrigerationTroubleshoot Commercial RefrigerationRepair Commercial RefrigerationWork IndependentlyAttention to DetailCommunicationSoft SkillsAutomotive BackgroundElectrical BackgroundInstallation BackgroundMechanical Background

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.3 Years Commercial Kitchen Repair Experience3 Years Refrigeration ExperienceMust Be 18 Years of AgeSatisfactory Background CheckSatisfactory Drug ScreenValid Driver's LicenseGood Driving RecordJourneyman LicenseCFESA Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!!*

Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Service Technicians

Whaley Foodservice, LLC is one of the largest commercial kitchen equipment repair service companies in the Southeast comprised of over 600 employees located across 31 geographically dispersed locations.

Visit "Whaley Careers" to find your place to grow.

www.whaleyfoodservice.com/careers

Pay Rate: $28.00 - 35.00 /hour*

At Whaley we know people are vital to our success. We offer a competitive salary, on-call pay, and generous benefits including

Sign-On Bonuses for Experienced Technicians $3,500

Company Vehicle | Mobile Device | Uniforms

Meters & Test Equipment

Industry Certification

401k& Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Dental Benefits

Short-Term Disability |Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)

Life Insurance (company paid)Enjoy the benefits of our Town Shares Program - share in our company's success!

To learn more about current opportunities, visit Whaley Careers: www.whaleyfoodservice.com/careers

Summary:

The Service Technician II provides maintenance, service, and repair for commercial cooking equipment and commercial refrigeration i.e. grills, fryers, ovens, ice machines, reach-in and walk-in coolers, freezers, etc.

Details:

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs commercialcookingkitchenequipment, refrigeration.

Communicates status updates for part order(s) and repairs with branch support and customer.

Completes service calls accurately and timely.

Audits truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked.

Ensures service vehicle, tools, and uniforms are consistent with Whaley standards of safety.

Meets on-call requirements.

Required Education | Experience

Three years of experience in commercial kitchen repair and or refrigeration.

Must be 18 years of age.

Completion of a satisfactory background check and drug screen is required.

Valid Driver's license and driving record that aligns with our safety standard.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently

Ability to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot: an automotive, electrical, installation, and mechanical background is a plus.

Journeyman License and or CFESA certification not required but would be a plus.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication and soft skills.

Good driving record

Whaley Foodservice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

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