Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician in Hobart

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 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 – $18 - $30 / 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.
• 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 over 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:

• 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.
• Perform 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)

Work-In Location: 25935: NORTH DAKOTA - REMOTE (Central)

Work-In City: Bismarck

Work-In State: ND

Work-In Postal Code: 58501

Job Function: Repair/Installation

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.