Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Tech

Sears; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniforms

Mobile phone

App for paperwork and tech support

Job summary

Sears Home Services seeks an Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician to diagnose and repair major home appliances at customers’ homes. You’ll drive to sites, perform quality repairs, explain work clearly, and suggest maintenance options to protect customers’ investments.

You’ll need a high school diploma or GED, EPA certification, mechanical know-how, tool experience, and a valid driver’s license. The role involves heavy lifting and travel up to 100% with overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification is required.
• Mechanical know-how with experience using testing and repair tools.
• Ability to follow repair procedures and perform quality work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customers’ homes to diagnose and repair appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves.
• Do quality repairs and explain the work clearly to customers.
• Recommend solutions that help customers maintain and protect their homes.
• Keep your company vehicle organized and maintained, and manage parts.
• Handle other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical know-how

Testing and repair tools experience

Follow repair procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification

Tools

Acetylene Torch

Brazing

Smartphone for ordering parts

Job description

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair TechnicianLike figuring out what’s broken and getting it running again? As a Sears Home Services technician, you’ll work on different appliances, meet customers in their homes, and spend your day on the road instead of behind a desk.What you’ll get$18–$30 per hour in base pay, depending on experience, certifications, and locationOpportunities to earn performance bonuses and sales incentivesMedical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees enrolled in a dependent-tier medical plan under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan may receive up to $4,000 a year toward coverage costs, prorated throughout the plan year.A 401(k) plan with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of salary contributed before taxYear-round work and opportunities to train on different productsTraining through Sears Technical Institute, plus an onboarding buddy and technician mentorsOpportunities to build your skills and move up. Our average employee tenure is more than 12 years.A company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, a mobile phone, and an app for paperwork and technical supportWhat you’ll doDrive to customers’ homes to diagnose and repair appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwavesDo quality repairs and explain the work clearly to customersRecommend solutions that help customers maintain and protect their homesKeep your company vehicle organized and maintained, and manage partsHandle other assigned duties as neededWhat you’ll needA high school diploma or GEDEPA Type I or EPA Universal certificationMechanical know-how and experience using testing and repair toolsAppliance diagnosis and repair experience preferredThe ability to follow repair procedures and do quality workThe ability to use a smartphone, including for ordering partsA valid driver’s license in the state or states where you work, and the ability to drive an automatic transmission vehicleThe ability to pass a background check and drug screenThe ability to travel up to 100% and work flexible hours, including required overtimeThe ability to read and use technical instructions to troubleshoot and complete repairsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak EnglishThis is a hands-on job. You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds constantly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally. You’ll also need to stand, walk, sit, type, handle tools and parts, and reach outward regularly; bend, squat, kneel, twist, stoop, climb, and crawl frequently; and reach overhead occasionally.You should be proficient in:BrazingAcetylene Torch