Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Sears; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package

401k with employer match

Year-round work

Training program

Mentor program

Career progression

Tools provided

Job summary

Sears Home Services in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician to diagnose and repair a range of home appliances in customers' homes. You will travel daily, provide excellent service, and utilize Sears' training and tools, with benefits including health coverage, a 401k match, and opportunities for career advancement.

This role requires EPA certification, high school diploma, and valid driver's license; travel up to 100% and flexible hours are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including use of testing & repair tools.
• Experience repairing and diagnosing home appliances preferred.
• Can follow directions and processes for quality workmanship.
• Can use smartphone, including part ordering.
• Background and drug screen required.
• Valid driver’s license for the states you work in.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to read and apply written technical text.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs frequently, 50 lbs often, 100 lbs occasionally.
• Able to drive an automatic transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customers’ homes daily to diagnose and repair appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves).
• Deliver excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations.
• Provide customers with value-added solutions to improve home comfort and safety.
• Keep the company truck organized and assist with parts management.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Testing & repair tools

Job description

Job Description

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Why an

• 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

Job Description

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

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 – $18 - $30 / 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.
• 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 efficientlyPerforms 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

Years Experience

1 - 2 Years Experience

Travel Requirements

Road Warrior (75% or more)

Country

United States

Work-In Location

08147: SEARS HS-SAN ANTONIO SERV BR

Work-In Address 1

7353 NW LOOP 410

Work-In City

San Antonio

Work-In State

TX

Work-In Postal Code

78245

Business

Sears Home Services - In Home

Job Function

Repair/Installation

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Compensation Range

N/A

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#RepairTechnician

Company Brand

Sears Home Services

Location City

San Antonio