Appliance Repair Technician (Apprentice or Experienced, hiring incentive)
Hometown Hero Appliance Repair · Overland Park, KS · 5 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$60k–$104k/yrFull-time
About the role
We've been fixing appliances since 1988, started in Doug and Anne Carlson's garage in Omaha, and are now one of the Midwest's most respected service companies. Their grandson Todd runs things today, and we've grown to multiple locations because manufacturers and dealers keep asking us to expand.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and repairing residential appliances in customers' homes
- Helping families avoid unnecessary replacements
- Communicating honestly—we give people options
- Writing clean service notes and managing parts
- Representing a company with a reputation worth protecting
- Maintaining a clean and professional service vehicle
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Clean criminal background check
- Able to lift 30 lbs and move appliances with proper equipment
- Professional attitude and strong communication skills
Benefits
- Full benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, professional development, employee discounts, and referral bonuses
Pay
- Base pay & bonuses, commissions, and incentives that reward good work
- Expected annual earnings: $60,000–$104,000 depending on experience and performance
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, home by supper. End times vary slightly, Saturdays optional. No rotating weekends or on-call.
Company Truck & Gas
- Company truck and gas covered. No wear on your personal vehicle, no paying out of pocket.
Training Program
- 8–12 week training program. You're not getting thrown to the wolves.
- You bring basic hand tools; we provide specialty tools, training, and backup when you need it.
Qualifications
- No experience? No problem. We train from the ground up. If you're mechanically curious, good with people, and want to learn a skilled trade with actual earning potential, we'll teach you the rest.
- Already an Experienced Tech? We're offering a signing bonus—$2,500 for experienced techs, $5,000 if you're competent in sealed system repairs—paid after 90 days. You'll work with quality parts, run realistic routes (8 calls, not the impossible 12+ some places push), and have management that backs you up when customers get unreasonable.
Recognition
- Sub-Zero Best-In-Class Service Provider, 2025
- Bosch Service Provider of the Year, 2025
- UASA Most Professional Servicer (twice in recent years)
Location
Kansas City is our newest branch. That means real opportunity to grow with the location, whether you're learning the trade or bringing years of experience.