Technician Trainee

HomeSmiles Portland • Portland, OR

3d • $22 - $35

About The Position

Kickstart your career in the trades with full training, flexible scheduling, performance bonuses, and a clear path to earning $80,000+ annually as a Lead Service Technician. HomeSmiles is hiring Technician Trainees who want a hands-on, outdoor role where you’ll learn valuable skills in property maintenance, exterior cleaning, and preventative home care — while also learning how to engage with homeowners, identify service needs, and help grow client relationships . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands and interacting with customers. Our technicians don’t just perform services — they educate homeowners, recommend preventative maintenance solutions, and help customers plan future services that protect their homes. We provide paid training, all necessary tools, and a clear 12-month path to leadership. If you’re mechanically inclined, reliable, and comfortable speaking with homeowners, this entry-level technician role is your first step toward a real trade career with earning potential. This is a non-construction, non-repair role. You won’t be asked to perform plumbing, electrical, roofing, or general contractor services.

Requirements

• Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, and in outdoor conditions
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn power tools, water-fed poles, squeegee systems, and rotary dryer vent tools
• Willing to learn how to clean gutters, wash windows, power wash surfaces, and complete all property maintenance services
• Comfortable speaking with homeowners and property managers in a professional, helpful manner
• Willing to recommend additional services when appropriate and explain their benefits
• Coachable with a strong attention to safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Start your day by prepping and cleaning your HomeSmiles service van, restocking tools and equipment
• Use your mobile tablet to check your route and scheduled appointments
• Meet with homeowners or property managers to confirm service details
• Have clients sign Terms & Conditions prior to work
• Identify equipment issues and troubleshoot hoses, pumps, ladders, and sprayers
• Track and maintain tool inventory and alert team lead when replacements are needed
• Identify additional property maintenance needs and educate homeowners on recommended services
• Confidently explain the value of bundled and recurring maintenance services
• Support booking of future services, bundled packages, and referral opportunities

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Competitive hourly base pay + monthly performance bonuses
• Commission for recommending and upselling additional property services (power washing, gutter cleaning, window washing, dryer vent cleaning, etc.)
• Commission for generating new business , including booking future services, bundled service packages, or multi-property maintenance plans
• Cash Bonuses: 5-star Google reviews
• Employee referrals
• Customer referrals
• Annual performance review with opportunity for a base pay raise
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Direct track to becoming a Lead Property Maintenance Technician earning $80,000+ annually
• Company provides power washing equipment, ladders, safety gear, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees