Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Tech - Full & Part Time

Sears; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Performance bonuses

Expert training

Tools provided

Job summary

A leading home services company in San Antonio is hiring an Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician. This role involves diagnosing and repairing various home appliances, ensuring high-quality service, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and EPA certification. The position offers competitive hourly rates, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and diagnosing home appliances preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances.
• Deliver excellent customer experience consistently.
• Maintain company truck and manage parts efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge and aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to follow directions

Ability to use a smartphone

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification

Tools

Testing and repair tools

Job description

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Why an Appliance and Refrigeration 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 - $25 hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location.
• Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Up to $4,000 annually towards the cost of a dependent tier health coverage.
• 401(k) match – 100% match on the first 3% of salary.
• More ways to earn – Performance bonuses and sales incentives.
• Year‑round work – Sears cross‑trains technicians and keeps them busy all year.
• 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. Average tenure >12 years.
• Tools provided – Company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone and an industry‑leading app.

Responsibilities

• Drive to multiple customers’ homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high levels of quality and efficiency (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves).
• Deliver an excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations consistently.
• Provide customers with value‑added solutions to make their home more clean, comfortable & protected.
• Keep the company truck well‑maintained & organized, and help manage parts efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude; 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 a smartphone, including 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.
• 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 50 lbs; occasionally 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 an automatic transmission vehicle.

Additional Information

Years of Experience: 1 – 2 years
Travel Requirements: Road Warrior (75% or more)
Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78409, United States
Employment Category: Regular, Full-time
Job Function: Repair/Installation
Compensation Range: N/A
Additional Compensation: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.