Appliance Repair Technician Apprentice

Bob's Supply/Atherton Appliance & Kitchens•Oakland, CA

19d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Kerenza Appliance Repair is a fast-growing company striving to set the standard for professionalism, expertise, and high levels of customer service in the appliance repair industry. We are an Authorized Service Center for many reputable brands such as Lacanche, La Cornue, Bertazzoni, U-Line, Marvel, Liebherr, Asko, LG, DCS and Fisher & Paykel. We are currently looking for an appliance repair technician apprentice with no experience required. We will train you. This position is right for you if you are self-motivated, have a knack for troubleshooting, and can manage your time well to effectively meet deadlines. We need someone with good communication skill as you will be interacting with supervisors, employees, and customers. In the first few weeks of your training, you will be riding along with different technicians to learn the skills and be familiar with our systems and processes. We will also enroll you in an online course at Master Samurai Tech, which is the industry leader in the appliance repair training world. When you're ready to run service calls on your own, we will provide you with a service van that you can take home daily, a gas card and an iPad. Our apprenticeship program starts at $20 per hour. If you're highly motivated and eager to learn while providing great customer service, within a few short years you can earn a 6-figure income with us. As an appliance repair technician, you’ll work with anything from refrigerators to microwaves to dryers. In other words, you’ll need to be knowledgeable about large and small appliances, mechanical and plumbing, as well as electrical work. You’ll deal with more than just appliances, though, as a repair technician. You’ll have to deal with people, too. A great appliance repair technician must also have skills in high mechanical aptitude, have impeccable written and verbal communication skills, work adeptly with tools, be okay with lifting heavy equipment, and of course, be incredibly skilled in troubleshooting problems. Are you prepared to start your journey toward becoming an appliance technician? We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our hiring manager will follow up!

Requirements

Mechanical Aptitude
High school graduate or equivalent
Valid Driver's License with a clean record
Must be at least 18 years of age
Proficiency to navigate tablet-based technology
The ability to safely lift up-to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis, and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis without assistance and the physical ability to perform strenuous work under varied circumstances
Must be able to pass background and drug test

Responsibilities

Provide knowledgeable, courteous, and professional customer service
Ability to follow instructions and complete classroom and hands-on trainings
Accurately diagnose and repair major brands of kitchen and laundry appliances in customers’ homes
Research and specify parts needed for repairs
Provide cost estimates for repairs/installations and collect payment and/or payment information from customers for work performed
Ensure the efficient use of materials and keep company vehicle and equipment properly serviced
Complete invoices, daily route sheets, and weekly reports as required
Perform other duties as needed which may include cross-training in related positions