Lead Service Technician - Columbus

Whaley Foodservice; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Service Technician II to provide maintenance, service, and repair for commercial cooking equipment and refrigeration. This role involves diagnosing issues, communicating with customers, and ensuring that all service calls are completed efficiently. The company values its employees and offers competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage. If you have a passion for hands-on work and possess strong troubleshooting skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Mobile Device

Uniforms

401k & Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Medical & Dental Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in commercial kitchen repair and/or refrigeration.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment.
• Completing service calls accurately and promptly.

Skills

Diagnosing and troubleshooting

Repairing commercial kitchen equipment

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Automotive and electrical experience

Education

Three years of experience in commercial kitchen repair

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Meters & Test Equipment

Service vehicle

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, with over 600 employees across 31 locations.

Visit "Whaley Careers" to find your place to grow.
www.whaleyfoodservice.com/careers

Pay Rate: $28.00-35.00/hour*

At Whaley, we value our people and offer a competitive salary, on-call pay, and comprehensive benefits including:

• Sign-On Bonuses for Experienced Technicians
• Company Vehicle | Mobile Device | Uniforms
• Meters & Test Equipment
• Industry Certification
• 401k & Profit Sharing

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Life Insurance (company paid)

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 refrigeration, including grills, fryers, ovens, ice machines, reach-in and walk-in coolers, freezers, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration.
• Communicating status updates for parts and repairs with support and customers.
• Completing service calls accurately and promptly.
• Auditing truck stock to ensure required parts are available.
• Maintaining service vehicle, tools, and uniforms according to safety standards.
• Meeting on-call requirements.

Required Education & Experience:

• Three years of experience in commercial kitchen repair and/or refrigeration.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Successful background check and drug screening required.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; automotive, electrical, installation, and mechanical experience a plus.
• Journeyman License and/or CFESA certification are a plus but not required.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.