Preventative Maintenance Technician - Louisville, KY

Whaley Foodservice; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Preventative Maintenance Technician to ensure the optimal performance of commercial kitchen equipment. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and providing excellent customer communication. The company offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses for experienced technicians, and a supportive work environment with benefits such as medical and dental coverage, 401k, and paid holidays. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to a culture of excellence and growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for experienced technicians

Company vehicle

Cell phone provided

Uniforms provided

Continuing education

Industry certification

401k & profit sharing

Paid holidays & vacation

Medical & dental benefits

Short-term disability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Proper certifications or licensing as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment.
• Communicate repair status updates with customers.
• Maintain service vehicle and tools.

Skills

Diagnosing and troubleshooting

Electrical installation

Mechanical background

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Job Overview:
The Preventative Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance of commercial kitchen cooking, refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

We offer:

• SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS
• Competitive Salary & On-call Pay
• Company Vehicle & Cell Phone
• Uniforms Provided
• Meters & Test Equipment
• Continuing Education
• Industry Certification
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Life Insurance (company paid)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance of commercial kitchen cooking, refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Completes required paperwork e.g., parts order, work order, time sheet) on a timely basis.
• Communicates repair status updates with customer and branch office.
• Uses proper tools for repair, including hand tools and power tools.
• Audits truck stock to ensure required parts are stocked.
• Maintain service vehicle, tools, and uniforms consistent with Heritage standards and safety first.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or the equivalent in experience.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:

• Ability to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot automotive, electrical, installation, and mechanical background/experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently
• Proper certifications or licensing as required by state.
• High level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good driving record.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.; and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Repeated bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Extensive nightly travel to work site locations with possible weekend and daily assignments.
• Exposure to hot grease from fryers.
• Occasional to frequent exertion in high temperature environment (over heated kitchens, rooftops, etc.).

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Uniforms Provided
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Life Insurance (company paid) COME HOME TO WHALEY!!
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