Appliance Repair Technician

Atlantic Coast Appliance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance repair service in Birmingham seeks an Appliance Repair Technician to provide efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of various appliances. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, providing estimates, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work flexible hours without weekend shifts. This position offers competitive compensation and paid training with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Salary plus bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Matching retirement plan

Paid training

Company vehicle and tools provided

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Work under varied strenuous circumstances.
• Flexible hours with no weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair appliances in customer's home.
• Provide cost estimates for repairs and installations.
• Collect payment for work performed.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and service company vehicle.
• Complete required invoices and reports.

Skills

Proficiency to navigate tablet-based technology

High mechanical aptitude

Impeccable written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift heavy machinery

Troubleshooting problems

Tools

Repair tools

Job description

Appliance Connection is hiring an Appliance Repair Technician who will be responsible for the quality and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances and other equipment. NO WEEKENDS! While we prefer applicants who have appliance repair experience, we do offer a paid training program and could be running calls in as little as 7 to 8 weeks.

• Salary plus Bonuses!
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Matching retirement plan
• Paid Training
• Company vehicle and tools provided

Specific Responsibilities:

• Accurately diagnose and repair appliances/equipment in the customer's home
• Provide cost estimates for repairs/installations
• Collect payment and/or payment information from customers for work performed
• Ensure the efficient use of materials and keep company vehicle and equipment properly serviced
• Complete invoices, daily route sheets, and weekly reports as required

Qualifications:

• Proficiency to navigate tablet-based technology
• The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis, and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis without assistance
• Physical ability to perform strenuous work under varied circumstances
• Flexible and variable hours (no weekends)

About Us:

Appliance Connection is a premier appliance repair service in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding areas! Founded in 1983, we are a family-based and oriented company with a great culture.

Compensation: $37,400.00 - $90,000.00 per year

As an appliance repair technician, you’ll work with anything from dishwashers to microwaves to dryers. In other words, you’ll need to be fairly knowledgeable about large appliances, portable appliances, mechanical work, as well as electrical work.

You’ll work with more than just appliances. As a repair technician, you’ll work with people, too. So providing exceptional customer service is as important as completing your work.

Appliance repair technicians must also have skills in high mechanical aptitude, have impeccable written and verbal communication skills, work adeptly with repair tools, be okay with lifting heavy machinery, and of course, be incredibly skilled in troubleshooting problems.

Are you prepared to start your journey toward becoming an appliance technician?

This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.

701 Graymont Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Why Should you Consider a Career in Appliance Repair?

High Demand

Amid the general collapse of the service economy during the pandemic — appliance repair technicians are seeing explosive demand for their services as families adjust to living at home 24/7, sometimes with adult children, elderly parents or in-laws expanding households and putting more wear and tear on refrigerators and dishwashers. (Source: washingtonpost.com)

Job Security

Appliance repair is a great career choice because even with constantly advancing appliance technology, repair careers won’t be sent overseas or replaced by robots. People’s daily lives will always rely on appliances, and repairmen will always be needed to step in and get them back online. (Source: nhaparts.com)

Upward Mobility

Given how rapidly home appliances’ tech evolves, you’ll be continuously learning how to solve new problems for customers. Additionally, as you become acclimated to these changes, you can market your unique skills and boost your earnings. (Source: appliancerepairstartup.com)

Competitive Compensation

Being an appliance repair tech just so happens to pay pretty well also, more than enough to support a family and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. (Source: nhaparts.com)

Appliance repair is a very rewarding career. You make a good living helping people. It's never boring, every day is a different adventure. Job security is huge as there will always be a need for good technicians.