Appliance Repair Technician Trainee

Zip Appliance Repair & Service LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zip Appliance Repair & Service LLC is seeking an Appliance Repair Technician Trainee in Bakersfield, CA. This temporary, four-week program combines in-office classroom training with hands-on practice and field ride-alongs to teach fundamentals of appliance systems, diagnostics, and repair.

Upon successful completion, trainees may transition to an Appliance Repair Technician or Appliance Repair Sales Technician based on performance and strengths.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in a skilled trade and/or service-based sales role.
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn hands-on skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and apply feedback.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in residential environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom-style training and hands-on learning in-office.
• Assist experienced technicians during service calls and repairs.
• Learn to identify appliance components and common failure points.
• Support basic diagnostic and repair tasks under supervision.
• Observe and practice professional customer communication.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance in customer environments.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Residential environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Appliance Repair Technician Trainee is a temporary, hands‑on training role designed to prepare individuals for a full‑time career in appliance repair. Over a structured four-week program, trainees will participate in in‑office classroom training, hands‑on practice, and field ride‑alongs to learn the fundamentals of appliance systems, diagnostics, and repair.

This role also provides exposure to customer communication and service recommendations. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees may be offered a full‑time position as either an Appliance Repair Technician or Appliance Repair Sales Technician based on performance and strengths.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom‑style training and hands‑on learning in‑office
• Assist experienced technicians during service calls and repairs
• Learn to identify appliance components and common failure points
• Support basic diagnostic and repair tasks under supervision
• Observe and practice professional customer communication
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance in customer environments
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Interest in a skilled trade and/or service‑based sales role
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn hands‑on skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and apply feedback
• Dependable and punctual
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in residential environments

Employment Details

• Position Type: Temporary (4 Weeks)
• Schedule: Full-time during training period
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Training Format: In‑office classroom training, hands‑on practice, and field ride‑alongs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in residential environments and varying conditions

Career Path Opportunity

This trainee program is designed as a pathway to full‑time employment. Candidates who successfully complete the program and demonstrate strong performance may be offered a position as an Appliance Repair Technician or Appliance Repair Sales Technician