Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Tech; Buffalo, NY

Overview

Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Why an Appliance and Refrigeration 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 – $18 - $30 / hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location
• Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with an employer-paid health care subsidy for eligible dependents. Up to $4,000 annually toward the cost of dependent tier health coverage, prorated throughout the plan year.
• 401k match – Employer matching on pre-tax contributions; 100% match on the first 3% of salary
• Year-round work – Sears cross trains techs and keeps them busy year round
• Expert training – Best in class training program;
  Sears Technical Institute has trained tens of thousands of repair techs
• Peer mentoring – Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians to help you grow
• Career advancement – Multiple paths to advance and cross-train; our average tenure is >12 years
• Tools Provided – Company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone and an app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support

Job responsibilities:

• Drive to multiple customer 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
• Provide customers with value-added solutions that help make their home more clean, comfortable and protected
• Keep company truck well-maintained and 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 and 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 and 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 lift and carry up to 20 lbs constantly; frequently up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Ability to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and type; ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder
• Ability to drive an automatic transmission vehicle

Other

• Years
  
  Experience:
  
  1 - 2 Years Experience
• Travel Requirements:
  Road Warrior (75% or more)
• Country:
  United States
• Work-In City:
  Buffalo
• Work-In State: NY
• Work-In Postal Code: 14215
• Business:
  Sears Home Services - In Home
• Job Function:
  Repair/Installation
• Employment Category:
  Regular, Full-time
• EEO:
  Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
• Posting Tags: #Repair Technician
• Company Brand:
  Sears Home Services
• Location City:
  College Point