Appliance Repair Technician Apprentice

Home Appliance; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Company-provided service truck

Job summary

Home Appliance in Ohio is seeking an Appliance Repair Technician Apprentice. No prior appliance repair experience is required. You will begin with eight weeks of paid training at $20 per hour, working with experienced technicians and manufacturer instruction.

During training you’ll learn to diagnose and repair major appliances, use diagnostic tools, and build the skills to run your own service calls. After training, you may earn commissions and advance professionally.

Qualifications

• No previous appliance repair experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift or move heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair kitchen and laundry appliances.
• Provide accurate repair estimates within company procedures.
• Operate a company service truck safely and professionally.
• Deliver a professional and respectful experience in customers' homes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Dependable

Punctual

Time management

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Full-time | Monday–Friday | Typical hours: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Brunswick, Ohio
Starting pay: $20 per hour during training

Start a Hands-On Career in Appliance Repair

Are you mechanically inclined, curious about how things work, and ready to build a skilled career? Home Appliance is hiring an Appliance Repair Technician Apprentice.

No previous appliance repair experience is required. We are looking for a dependable, customer-focused person who enjoys solving problems, working with tools, and learning new technology.

You will begin with approximately eight weeks of paid training at $20 per hour. Training includes working alongside experienced technicians, manufacturer instruction, classroom learning, online courses, and hands‑on practice.

Once you successfully complete training and demonstrate that you can independently diagnose and resolve appliance problems, you may begin running your own route and become eligible to earn commission in addition to your base pay.

What You’ll Learn

During your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Diagnose problems with kitchen and laundry appliances
• Repair refrigerators, ranges, ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and other major household appliances
• Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations
• Use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, technical resources, and manufacturer information
• Determine the parts and procedures needed to complete a repair
• Explain appliance problems and recommended solutions clearly to customers
• Provide accurate repair estimates within company procedures
• Teach customers how to properly operate and care for their appliances
• Maintain accurate service records, notes, and documentation
• Manage parts and inventory carried in your service truck
• Keep your company truck clean, safe, and organized
• Safely operate a company‑provided service truck
• Deliver a professional and respectful experience in customers’ homes
• Use company resources and support systems when facing unfamiliar problems

Your Training and Career Path

Your initial training will last approximately eight weeks and include:

• Ride‑along training with experienced technicians
• Hands‑on repair instruction
• Manufacturer‑provided training
• Classroom instruction
• Online courses and technical resources
• Customer‑service and company‑process training
• Assistance earning EPA 608 certification if you do not already have it
• Guidance obtaining the tools needed for the position

Before running your own route, you must demonstrate that you can safely and independently diagnose and resolve common appliance problems while effectively using the tools, technical information, and support resources available to you.

Once approved to run your own route and take your own service calls, you can:

• Become eligible to earn commission
• Advance through multiple Service Technician levels
• Increase your commission percentage as your skills and performance grow
• Build toward senior technician and leadership opportunities

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Have strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy troubleshooting problems
• Are curious, resourceful, and willing to keep learning
• Are dependable, punctual, and able to manage your time
• Take pride in completing quality work
• Can follow detailed instructions and accept coaching
• Are comfortable using computers, mobile devices, and online resources
• Communicate clearly and treat customers professionally
• Can work independently after completing training
• Are physically able to stand for extended periods and safely lift or move heavy objects
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Can qualify as a driver under the company’s vehicle insurance policy
• Are willing to complete the company’s background investigation and drug‑screening process

Experience in maintenance, automotive repair, HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, construction, electronics, equipment repair, or another hands‑on field is helpful—but not required.

Tools and Equipment

Service technicians are expected to provide the tools required for the position. During your apprenticeship, Home Appliance will provide a tool list and help you obtain the tools you need.

The company provides the service truck you will use when running your own route.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20 per hour during approximately eight weeks of paid training
• Projected first‑year earnings of $45,000–$65,000
• Commission eligibility after successfully completing training and running your own route
• Increasing commission percentages as you advance through technician levels
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Company‑provided service truck

Individual earnings are not guaranteed and may vary based on technician level, performance, productivity, available work, and other business factors.

Why Home Appliance?

Home Appliance has served Northeast Ohio since 1962. Our family‑owned company has grown to more than 50 team members across multiple retail locations and our Parts, Service & Distribution Center.

We have been voted Medina County’s Best of the Best Appliance Store for 17 consecutive years. We invest in people who want to grow, reward strong performance and exceptional customer service, and believe every detail matters when earning customers for life.

If you are ready to turn your mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and work ethic into a skilled career with growing earning potential, we encourage you to apply—even if you have never repaired an appliance before.

Home Appliance is an equal opportunity employer.