Lead Appliance Repair Technician

Grassroots Talent Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Company-provided vehicle

Paid time off (PTO)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Grassroots Talent Solutions is looking for a Lead Appliance Repair Technician in San Diego, CA. This role involves diagnosing and repairing home appliances while leading a small team. Technicians enjoy a great work-life balance with no nights or weekends, and receive ongoing training.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and preferably an EPA License. Compensation ranges from $27 to $55 per hour, with growth opportunities into management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Residential Appliance Repair.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• EPA License Type 1 or Universal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair home appliances.
• Lead a team of Appliance Repair Technicians.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Efficiency

Reliability

Attention to detail

Desire to teach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Company vehicle

Job description

Job Title: Lead Appliance Repair Technician

Location: San Diego, CA (Encinitas-Carlsbad-San Marcos -N. San Diego-La Jolla-Del Mar areas)

Are you the technician others call when they are stuck? Do you get excited when teaching your knowledge of appliances to other technicians? Do you enjoy helping others and teaching your craft? Would you like to have a part in improving the home life of families in your community?

If you value working with people you actually like, having fun while you work, and protecting your free time, this is the place for you. You'll enjoy working with our team. Oh, and did we mention no nights or weekends!

We'll also give you the ongoing training that you'll need.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Appliance Repair Technician, you are a key component in providing excellent customer service to our customers and our team of Appliance Repair Technicians.

• Diagnose and repair home appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, etc. by troubleshooting, providing cost estimates, communicating with the customer, and collecting payments.
• Lead a team of Appliance Repair Technicians to properly diagnose and repair appliances.
• Serve as a resource and technical support for the team.
• Effectively communicate with the office.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional Customer Service: In this role, you are the face of the company. You get to show off your ability to deliver a great customer experience, showing empathy toward the customer. You are there to accurately diagnose and solve their problem so they can get back to running an efficient household.
• Getting from Diagnosis to Solution: You aren't just there to explain what's wrong - you also need to help the customer understand what needs to be done so that you can resolve their issues quickly.
• Quality of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve. This ensures that our customers are satisfied, and the job gets fixed correctly, the first time.
• Efficiency: In order to respond to all of our customer's needs for the day, you'll need to be efficient with your time and the speed at which you can complete repairs.
• Punctuality and Reliability: Our customers are anxiously waiting for your help! To deliver a great experience, you need to be available and show up on time.
• Pride in the Details: If you keep your work vehicle clean and organized, and value attention to detail in completing customer information and reports, you'll fit right in.
• Thirst for Knowledge: New appliances and features come out all the time, so there is a need for regular training. You aren't afraid to research new equipment and take advantage of training opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Desire to Share Knowledge and Skills: This role requires someone who truly enjoys teaching other technicians all of the skills listed above.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in Residential Appliance Repair service industry (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Previous experience leading or supervising other technicians is a plus!
• EPA License Type 1 or Universal is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Pay

• After an initial training period where you'll be paid hourly, our technicians earn commission on their service calls. Our technicians are seeing compensation ranging from $27 -$55 per hour or $1,100-$2,200 per week. If you're motivated to make money we have everything you need to make that happen.

What we have to offer

• No nights or weekends: We value having a solid work-life balance. We work to make a living, without being overworked.
• Company-Provided Perks: We provide you with a company vehicle and iPad.
• PTO: paid time off accrual of 7 days per year
• Growth Opportunities: Upward advancement opportunities into management role possible

If you enjoy taking care of the customer, are awesome at troubleshooting, love working with your hands, and love sharing that knowledge with other technicians, a career with us as Lead Appliance Repair Technician could be your future!