Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician

Transformco•Owensboro, KY

25d

About The Position

Sears Home Services is hiring an Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician to diagnose and repair home appliances in customers’ homes. Technicians travel to multiple customer homes each day and work on appliances that may include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves. The role focuses on quality and efficient repairs, consistently exceeding customer expectations, and offering solutions that help make customers’ homes cleaner, more comfortable, and protected. Technicians are also responsible for maintaining and organizing their company truck and managing parts efficiently. Sears provides training, peer mentoring, and opportunities to advance and cross-train. The position involves travel up to 100%, variable and flexible hours, and required overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree.
EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification.
Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including the use of testing and repair tools.
Ability to follow directions and processes for quality workmanship.
Ability to use a smartphone, including for part ordering.
Successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Valid driver’s license for the state or states in which the technician works.
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 to answer questions, solve problems, and complete job tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently handle up to 50 lbs; and occasionally handle up to 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 an automatic-transmission vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience repairing and diagnosing a variety of home appliances.

Responsibilities

Travel to multiple customer homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances, potentially including refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves.
Complete repairs with high levels of quality and efficiency.
Deliver a customer experience that consistently exceeds expectations.
Provide customers with value-added solutions to help make their homes cleaner, more comfortable, and protected.
Keep the company truck well-maintained and organized, and help manage parts efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hourly base rate of $18–$30, depending on experience, certification, and location.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Employer-paid health care subsidy of up to $4,000 annually toward eligible dependent-tier medical coverage, prorated throughout the plan year.
401(k) plan with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of salary contributed before tax.
Opportunity to earn performance bonuses and sales incentives.
Year-round work.
Expert training through Sears Technical Institute.
Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians.
Career advancement and cross-training opportunities.
Company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone, and an industry-leading app.