Skilled Appliance Technician

Sears; Central (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401K with match

Job summary

Sears Home Services is seeking an Appliance Technician to diagnose and repair home appliances at customers’ homes across local areas. You will use your diagnostic and repair skills to deliver reliable service while providing a best-in-class customer experience.

The role offers hands-on growth, company vehicle options, and on-the-job training to learn new appliance types, with benefits including competitive pay and opportunities to advance in skilled trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA Type I or Universal certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with tool use.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 100%.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair home appliances at customers' homes.
• Provide top-tier customer experience.
• Grow skillset with new appliance types.
• Keep company truck organized and manage parts.
• Offer maintenance plans and upsell where appropriate.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Type I or Universal

Tools

Testing tools

Repair tools

Job description

Skilled Appliance Technician – Trade Up Your Skills

Based out of Kenosha, WI – Travel locally each day

Already Handy? Make the Switch to a Smarter Trade

You've perfected your tools—now apply them where the path to earnings is faster and the future is more stable. If you’ve worked in HVAC, auto repair, electrical, or general maintenance, your skills have already taken you halfway there.

Ready to pivot into a smart, stable trade? We’ll help you get there. We’re looking for problem-solvers who want to get paid for their output and Tradespeople ready to own their next career step.

Join Sears Home Services and bring your expertise to the appliance repair space—where you’ll earn more, work smarter, and grow faster.

Why Appliance Repair with Sears Home Services?

• Your experience transfers fast—get up to speed in no time
• Build on that foundation: Base pay ranging from $16–$31/hr depending on location and experience, plus performance incentives. Learn additional skills and become a Master Technician to qualify for top-tier pay – up to $34/hr base + performance incentives.
• Use your own vehicle or ours – your call
• On-the-job training & upskilling for new appliance types
• Performance-based growth – the more you fix, the more you earn
• Cross-train into higher-paying specialties
• Benefits that back you up: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K with match and more

What You’ll Do

• Visit local customers’ homes to diagnose and repair a range of home appliances like refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and more
• Troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues using your brain and your tools
• Provide a top-tier customer experience—you’re the expert they’re counting on
• Earn More with Every Fix - You’ll offer add-ons like maintenance plans and water filters when it makes sense. There’s no hard pitch—just putting your skills to work and getting rewarded when you go the extra mile.
• Keep your tools and vehicle organized—use a company vehicle or bring your own, whichever works better for you
• Grow your skillset and become more valuable with each new type of appliance or service you learn
• Support your team and your customers with professionalism and pride

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on worker who enjoys diagnosing problems and fixing things
• Self-driven, responsible, and eager to grow in a skilled trade
• Strong mechanical aptitude—especially if you’ve worked with tools or in maintenance/repair before
• Flexible with working hours and open to learning new types of repairs to expand your workload
• Able to lift and move up to 100 lbs safely and perform daily physical tasks
• Comfortable using an iPhone and mobile app for part orders and job updates
• High school diploma or GED required
• EPA Certification (Type I or Universal) is a plus—we’ll help you get certified if needed
• Must pass a background check and drug screening, and have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

• Drive to multiple customer’s homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high levels of quality and efficiency; appliances may include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves
• Deliver excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations consistently
• Provide customers with value-added solutions that help make their home more clean, comfortable & protected
• Keep company truck well-maintained & organized, and help manage parts efficiently
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree
• EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including use of testing & repair tools
• Experience repairing and diagnosing a variety of home appliances preferred
• Can follow directions and processes for quality workmanship
• Can use smartphone, including use for part ordering
• Successfully pass a background & drug screen
• Valid driver’s license for the state(s) in which you work
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including required overtime
• Ability to read, understand, and apply written text of a technical nature to answer questions, solve problems, and complete job tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs (frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull 100 lbs)
• Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, sit and type using a keyboard
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder
• Ability to drive automatic transmission vehicle

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Years Experience

0 - 1 Years Experience

Travel Requirements

Road Warrior (75% or more)

Work-In Location

25914: ILLINOIS - REMOTE (Central)

Work-In Address 1

Remote

Work-In City

Remote

Work-In State

IL

Work-In Postal Code

60001

Job Function

Repair/Installation

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.