Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

*Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician with Extra Earning Potential!* Why an *Appliance Repair Technician* career might be right for you: * *You like solving problems* – Each repair is different.
You enjoy diagnosing problems and figuring out solutions * *You like fixing things* – Getting things working again is a satisfying outcome.
You did that! * *You like helping others* – You’re the hero of the home, fixing essential appliances and lifting that weight off the shoulders of grateful homeowners * *You like to be on the move* – You’re on the road and welcomed into customers’ homes every day Why a career with *Sears Home Services *is right for you: * *Great hourly rates* – Hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location * *Benefits* – Comprehensive set of medical, dental, and vision benefits with an additional employer-paid health care subsidy for any dependent tier medical plan enrollment under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan.
Specifically, each eligible employee may receive up to $4,000 annually towards the cost of your dependent tier health coverage each year, prorated throughout the plan year.
* *401k match* – Opportunity to contribute to 401k plan, with an employer match calculated on your before-tax contributions, 100% on the first 3% of salary * *More ways to earn* –Technicians have the opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year.
Top techs averaging up to $6/hr in commission pay! * *Overtime opportunities* (varies by location) – Our techs are in high demand.
Supplement your income with additional hours! * *Year-round work* – With Sears large scale and wide product range, Sears cross trains techs and keeps them busy year round * *Expert training* – Best in class training program.
Tens of thousands of repair techs have been trained by Sears Technical Institute in the past 60 years.
* *Peer mentoring* – Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians to help you grow your skills.
* *Career advancement *– Many ways to advance and cross-train to keep growing your career.
Our average tenure is >12 years! * *Tools Provided* – Sears provides company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone & industry-leading app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support.
*Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements* *Job responsibilities:* * Drive to multiple customer’s homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high levels of quality and efficiency; appliances may include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves * Deliver excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations consistently * Provide customers with value-added solutions that help make their home more clean, comfortable & protected * Keep company truck well-maintained & organized, and help manage parts efficiently * Performs other duties as assigned *Requirements:* * High school diploma or general education degree * EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification * Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including use of testing & repair tools * Experience repairing and diagnosing a variety of home appliances preferred * Can follow directions and processes for quality workmanship * Can use smartphone, including use for part ordering * Successfully pass a background & drug screen * Valid driver’s license for the state(s) in which you work * Ability to travel up to 100% * Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including required overtime * Ability to read, understand, and apply written text of a technical nature to answer questions, solve problems, and complete job tasks * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to read, write, and speak English * Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs (frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull 100 lbs) * Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, sit and type using a keyboard * Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, stoop, climb, and crawl * Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder * Ability to drive automatic transmission vehicle Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person