Home Technician Trainee: Fixer, Hero, Problem Solver
Full Time • Michigan/Ohio
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Are You Good with Your Hands? Like Solving Problems? Enjoy Helping People?
Skip the College Debt – Build a Skilled Career Instead
Are you the kind of person who’s handy, loves to fix things, solve puzzles, and make people’s lives easier? Start a career that pays you to do what you’re good at—and helps you grow, fast.
No experience? No problem. At Sears Home Services, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Get paid to learn, get trained by experienced mentors, and grow into a career with real earning power.
We’re looking for self-motivated, hands-on individuals who want to learn a trade, work with purpose, and are eager to make money while building a career. Whether you have years of experience or are just getting started, this is a great opportunity to earn, grow, and make a difference—every day.
What You’ll Get
- Location-Based Pay: Start at $15-$20/hr with no experience and grow to $34/hr base pay + performance incentives as you gain skills and years in the industry. Base pay based on location and experience
- Paid training & support to build your skills
- Drive your own ride or use ours – flexible vehicle options
- Real experience helping real customers, every day
- Career growth – expand your skills, increase your income
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K with match and more)
- Flexible hours – the more you’re willing to learn, the more you can earn
What You’ll Do
- Visit local customers’ homes to diagnose and repair a range of home appliances like refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and more
- Troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues using your brain and your tools
- Provide a top-tier customer experience—you’re the expert they’re counting on
- Get Paid to Help People Protect What Matters - You'll learn how to spot and recommend simple ways to keep appliances running longer—like filters and maintenance packages. It's not salesy—just smart service that pays extra.
- Keep your tools and vehicle organized—use a company vehicle or bring your own, whichever works better for you
- Grow your skillset and become more valuable with each new type of appliance or service you learn
- Support your team and your customers with professionalism and pride
Who We’re Looking For
- A hands-on worker who enjoys diagnosing problems and fixing things
- Self-driven, responsible, and eager to grow in a skilled trade
- Strong mechanical aptitude—especially if you’ve worked with tools or in maintenance/repair before
- Flexible with working hours and open to learning new types of repairs to expand your workload
- Able to lift and move up to 100 lbs safely and perform daily physical tasks
- Comfortable using an iPhone and mobile app for part orders and job updates
- High school diploma or GED required
- EPA Certification (Type I or Universal) is a plus—we’ll help you get certified if needed
- Must pass a background check and drug screening, and have a valid driver’s license
You Bring the Drive – We’ll Provide the Tools, Training, and Support.
This is more than just a job—it’s a career. You’ll help customers every day, gain hands-on experience, and build a future in a skilled trade.
Apply now and start your technician journey with Sears Home Services!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Appliance repair: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $15.00 - $34.00 per hour
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)