Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Tech

Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Tech - Full & Part Time

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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 like helping others – You’re the hero of the home, fixing essential appliances.
• You like to be on the move – You’re on the road and welcomed into customers’ homes every day.

• 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 dependent tier medical plan enrollment under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan; up to $4,000 annually prorated.
• 401(k) match – Opportunity to contribute to a 401(k) plan, with an employer match calculated on your before‑tax contributions, 100% on the first 3%.
• Additional performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year.
• Year‑round work – Sears cross‑trains techs and keeps them busy year round.
• Expert training – Best in class training program; tens of thousands of repair techs 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. Average tenure >12 years.
• Tools Provided – Company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone & industry‑leading app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support.

• Drive to multiple customers’ homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high quality and efficiency.
• 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.

• 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 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 technical text.
• 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 50 lbs, occasionally 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 of Experience required: 1–2 years.

Travel Requirements:
Road Warrior (75% or more).

Location:

Columbia, SC 29206, United States.

Job Function:
Repair/Installation.

Employment Category:
Regular, Full‑time.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.