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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for service technician trainee in the United States is $37,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $42,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectService Technician TraineeService Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, supervised tasksActive service sites, customer locations, independent work
Employer UsageEntry-level role for trainingFull-time technician responsible for repairs and maintenance

The Service Technician Trainee is an entry-level position focused on learning and gaining hands-on experience under supervision. Once trained, they typically advance to a Service Technician role, which involves performing repairs, diagnostics, and customer service independently.

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Infographic showing various Service Technician Trainee job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 42% Full Time, 52% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,968 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
Service Technician Trainee

Service Technician Trainee

Whaley Foodservice

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Whaley Foodservice rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 217 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

Description
Service Technician TraineeWe Offer:
SIGN-ON BONUS POTENTIAL 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)

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is an entry level technician role. This role is focused on development and training with the expectation of obtaining skills sets in hot side, cold side, and/or HVAC so that the technician is producing within a year or sooner.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Working on Sunday will be required.
  2. Adhere to all SAFETY policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  3. Troubleshoot and repair gas, electric, water, refrigeration and steam powered commercial kitchen and HVAC equipment.
  4. Utilize tablet to document task (parts order, work order, timesheet) on a timely basis.
  5. Communicate professionally with customer regarding required repairs and status.
  6. Use proper tools for repair, including hand tools and power tools.
  7. Monitor truck stock to insure required parts are stocked on vehicle.
  8. Maintain service vehicle, tools and uniforms.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Obtain correct part numbers through branch parts person.
  • Collect payment on COD jobs.
  • Contribute positively to branch targets for response time and first time fix rates.
  • Participates in available training to increase skill and knowledge.
  • Performs other duties as required.

CONTACTS:
  • Internal - Daily with branch staff; occasionally with corporate staff.
  • External - Frequent and regular contact with customers. Occasional contact with factories for warranty purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid Driver's license and driving record that aligns with our safety standards.
  • Completion of a satisfactory background check and drug screen is required.
  • 1 Year of applicable experience.

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

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