Appliance Repair Technician
Full Time • Addison
Blue Sky Appliance Service is the Premier Servicer for Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Cove appliances in the Chicagoland area. This means our technicians are Factory certified and meet Subzeros' rigorous technical training standards. We depend on passionate and talented people. We strive to improve your skills and give you the tools to gain valuable experiences with an industry leader in Appliance Service. You'll benefit from our constant dedication to you and our customers. Creating a balance between work and life is important to us. A family atmosphere is at our core, and our Technical Service group is full of high-performing team members who have the passion and enthusiasm to work hard. We live by a code of values; Respect, Integrity, and Customer Focus.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Install home appliances/equipment
- Accurately diagnose and repair appliances/equipment in the customer's home
- 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
Job Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License with a clean record
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Proficiency in navigating 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
- Flexible and variable hours (no weekends)
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Benefits: Benefits package varies by location
We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today, and our hiring manager will follow up!
Compensation: $20.00 - $42.00 per hour
As a Blue Sky Appliance Service appliance technician, you’ll work on Sub-zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances. These brands are high-end appliances and are an investment for the customers that we service. As a technician you will build high-caliber, specialized skills and memorable experiences that bring substance to luxury. If you have at least 1 year of experience in appliance repair and are passionate, you can get paid to learn and grow into a prestigious career you can be proud of. If you have a 3+ years experience in appliance repair, even better. Continue growing your knowledge and also enhancing other technicians education and skill. Blue Sky team members work together to encourage a learning and positive work environment.
You’ll deal with more than just appliances, though, as a repair technician, you’ll have to deal with people, too. Customer service is very important. You will need to be personable and empathetic for the customer while managing your time on the job.
Appliance technicians must also have skills in high mechanical aptitude, have impeccable written and verbal communication skills, work adeptly with repair tools, be okay with lifting heavy machinery, and of course, be incredibly skilled in troubleshooting problems.
Are you prepared to start your journey toward becoming an appliance technician?
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This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.
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High Demand
Amid the general collapse of the service economy during the pandemic — appliance repair technicians are seeing explosive demand for their services as families adjust to living at home 24/7, sometimes with adult children, elderly parents or in-laws expanding households and putting more wear and tear on refrigerators and dishwashers. (Source: washingtonpost.com)
Job Security
Appliance repair is a great career choice because even with constantly advancing appliance technology, repair careers won’t be sent overseas or replaced by robots. People’s daily lives will always rely on appliances, and repairmen will always be needed to step in and get them back online. (Source: nhaparts.com)
Upward Mobility
Given how rapidly home appliances’ tech evolves, you’ll be continuously learning how to solve new problems for customers. Additionally, as you become acclimated to these changes, you can market your unique skills and boost your earnings. (Source: appliancerepairstartup.com)
Competitive Compensation
Being an appliance repair tech just so happens to pay pretty well also, more than enough to support a family and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. (Source: nhaparts.com)