Appliance Repair Apprentice
Full Time • Harahan
We are willing to educate and train the right individual to become a verified Appliance Technician.
Even though we are a small family company, we desire excellence not only for our customers but for ourselves as well. We are looking for an individual who will join us in our efforts towards excellence. We have many opportunities to move up from this position. Hard work, patience, and determination will allow you to do so
Job Duties:
- Diagnose and repair residential appliances including, but not limited to washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, freezers, dishwashers
- Utilize tablet and/or phone to document and research information
- Provide exceptional and timely customer service
- Maintain tools, equipment and company vans
Experience required:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Valid driver’s license
- 2 years’ experience as an in-home service provider
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
**Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Benefits:
- Van, computer, cell phone, gas card and uniforms are provided when you finish training and are ready to be on your own.
- Paid holidays.
- Health insurance
- On-going training
- Territory is designed around your home address so you can start and end from your home if you are too far away from the office
Compensation: $52,000.00 - $107,200.00 per year
As an appliance repair technician, you’ll work with anything from dishwashers to microwaves to dryers. In other words, you’ll need to be fairly knowledgeable about large appliances, portable appliances, mechanical work, 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.
Appliance repair 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)