Appliance Repair Technician

Transformco

Appliance Repair Technician

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 – $24 - $28 / 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

    Required Skills and Education

    High school diploma or general education degree EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification (strongly preferred)

    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

    Employee Benefits

    Tool Allotment

    Medical Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    401(k)

    Paid Time Off

    This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.