Lead Service Technician

Unlimited Service Group • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Whaley Foodservice is hiring a Lead Service Technician to maintain, service, and repair commercial cooking equipment and commercial refrigeration systems, including grills, fryers, ovens, ice machines, and reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers. The role diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment issues, completes service calls accurately and on time, and keeps customers and branch support informed about repair status and parts orders. Technicians audit truck stock and maintain their service vehicle, tools, and uniforms to Whaley safety standards. The position includes on-call requirements.

The listed pay rate is $31.00–$39.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified experienced technicians. Whaley Foodservice describes itself as a commercial kitchen equipment repair service company with more than 600 employees across 31 locations. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in commercial kitchen repair and/or refrigeration.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Satisfactory background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the company's safety standard.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive, electrical, installation, or mechanical background.
• Journeyman license and/or CFESA certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking equipment and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate repair and parts-order status updates to branch support and customers.
• Complete service calls accurately and on time.
• Audit truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked.
• Maintain the service vehicle, tools, and uniforms in accordance with Whaley safety standards.
• Meet on-call requirements.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for qualified experienced technicians.
• On-call pay.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile device.
• Uniforms.
• Meters and test equipment.
• Industry certification.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Town Shares Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed