Job Description

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Why an

Appliance Repair Technician

career might be right for you:

You like solving problems

- Each repair is different. You enjoy diagnosing problems and figuring out solutions.

You like fixing things

- Getting things working again is a satisfying outcome. You did that!

You like helping others

- You're the hero of the home, fixing essential appliances and lifting that weight off the shoulders of grateful homeowners.

You like to be on the move

- You're on the road and welcomed into customers' homes every day.

Why a career with

Sears Home Services

is right for you:

Great hourly rates

- $22 - $26 / hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location.

Benefits

- Comprehensive set of medical, dental, and vision benefits with an additional employer-paid health care subsidy for any dependent tier medical plan enrollment under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan. Specifically, each eligible employee may receive up to $4,000 annually towards the cost of your dependent tier health coverage each year, prorated throughout the plan year.

401k match

- Opportunity to contribute to 401k plan, with an employer match calculated on your before-tax contributions, 100% on the first 3% of salary.

More ways to earn

-Technicians have the opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year.

Year-round work

- With Sears large scale and wide product range, Sears cross trains techs and keeps them busy year round.

Expert training

- Best in class training program. Tens of thousands of repair techs have been trained by Sears Technical Institute in the past 60 years.

Peer mentoring

- Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians to help you grow your skills.

Career advancement

- Many ways to advance and cross-train to keep growing your career. Our average tenure is >12 years!

Tools Provided

- Sears provides company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone & industry-leading app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support.

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

Job responsibilities:

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

Years Experience

1 - 2 Years Experience

Travel Requirements

Road Warrior (75% or more)

Country

United States

Work-In City

Tinley Park

Work-In State

IL

Work-In Postal Code

60477

Business

Sears Home Services - In Home

Job Function

Repair/Installation

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Compensation Range

N/A

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#RepairTechnician

Company Brand

Sears Home Services

Location City

Hoffman Estates