Service Tech Trainee I

Leslie's; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Team member discounts

Rewards for top performers

Paid training

Job summary

Leslie’s is hiring a Field Service Technician in Sugar Land, TX. You will lead pool service delivery at residential and commercial sites, performing sales, installations, and repairs of pool equipment. Training is provided; starting pay is $20.00 per hour with post-training pay of 40% commission and potential earnings of $60,000–$100,000+ per year.

You’ll operate outdoors, drive company trucks, and enjoy comprehensive training and a career path in a growing pool-care team.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Experience using a multimeter for electrical checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform sales, installation, and repair of pool equipment for residential/commercial customers.
• Interact with customers to provide service, product recommendations, and guidance.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and driving regulations.
• Partner with Service Managers to meet company guidelines.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair gas and electrical pool heaters.
• Diagnose and repair motors, filters, timers, and pool cleaners.
• Conduct PVC and copper plumbing repairs and installations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Multimeter usage

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S

Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

Job Overview

As a Field Service Technician, you will play a key role in leading exceptional pool service delivery to our customers. You’ll work outdoors at residential and commercial locations, bringing the pool industry to life through hands‑on support, including sales, installations, and repairs of pool equipment. All Service Technicians are provided with trucks, uniforms, and comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Starting Training Pay: $20.00 / Hourly | Post Training Pay: 40% Commission with Potential Earnings: $60,000–$100,000+ per year

Responsibilities

• Perform sales, installation, and repair of swimming pool equipment for residential and commercial customers
• Interact directly with customers to provide service, product recommendations, and general guidance
• Maintain high standards of customer service, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Comply with all company safety procedures, including safe work practices and driving habits
• Partner with Service Managers to ensure company guidelines, policies, and procedures are met or exceeded
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair gas and electrical pool heaters
• Diagnose and repair motors, filters, timers, pool cleaners, blowers, lighting, automated pool systems, chlorinators, and backwash valves
• Perform PVC, copper, and galvanized plumbing repairs and installations
• Troubleshoot suction, priming, and high-/low-pressure system issues

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Working knowledge of general plumbing and/or electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of using a multimeter and making electrical connections

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.