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 – $22 - $28 / hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification, and location.
- Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with an employer-paid healthcare subsidy for dependent medical plans, up to $4,000 annually, prorated.
- 401k match – Opportunity to contribute with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your salary.
- More ways to earn – Performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year.
- Year-round work – Sears’ large product range and cross-training keep technicians busy all year.
- Expert training – Industry-leading training through Sears Technical Institute over the past 60 years.
- Peer mentoring – Onboarding buddies and mentors to support your growth.
- Career advancement – Opportunities to grow and cross-train, with an average tenure of over 12 years.
- Tools Provided – Company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone, and a support app that streamlines paperwork.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Job responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves at customer homes, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Deliver excellent customer service that exceeds expectations.
- Provide value-added solutions to improve customer homes.
- Maintain and organize company truck and manage parts efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- EPA Type I or Universal certification.
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge, including testing and repair tools.
- Experience in repairing and diagnosing appliances preferred.
- Ability to follow instructions for quality workmanship.
- Proficient with smartphones, including parts ordering.
- Pass background and drug screening.
- Valid driver’s license for your work location.
- Ability to travel up to 100%.
- Flexible working hours, including overtime.
- Ability to understand technical texts and solve problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs constantly, 50 lbs frequently, and 100 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and type regularly; bend, squat, kneel, twist, and crawl frequently; reach above shoulder occasionally.
- Ability to operate an automatic transmission vehicle.
Years Experience
1 - 2 Years
Travel Requirements
Road Warrior (75% or more)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA 70801, United States
Work In
City: Baton Rouge
State: LA
Business: Sears Home Services - In Home
Job Function
Repair/Installation
Employment Category
Full-time, Regular
Compensation Range
N/A
Additional Compensation
N/A
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Tags
#RepairTechnician
Company
Sears Home Services
Location City
Nashville