Appliance Tech Trainee Program Experienced Tech from Skilled Trades

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Landers Appliance Tech Trainee Program - Transition Experienced Technicians from Skilled Trades

Fewer hours. Bigger paycheck. Zero on-call. Built-in flexibility

A workload built so skilled people can excel - not get run into the ground. Landers has delivered award-winning excellence for 43 years, including Baltimore's Best Places to Work 2025 .

Why Landers? At Landers, you're not just joining any company-you're stepping into a career that you can be proud of, serving others with purpose. It's a career that offers great compensation and fewer hours, fitting your life and priorities. We've successfully transitioned skilled technicians from other industries into high-earning appliance repair professionals. If you have technical expertise in a different field, we are equipped to get you up to speed and earning quickly. We want you to achieve more, without burning out. It's about meaningful work, fair compensation, and being part of a company that truly values what you bring to the table. We specialize in helping skilled technicians from mechanical, electrical, HVAC, automotive, or other skilled trades transition into high-earning appliance repair professionals.

If you have real hands-on technical expertise and a proven track record of solving problems with tools and technology, we'll provide the training and support you need to thrive.


What You'll Get:

• Start Strong: Earn $25+ per hour based on your experience.
• Quick Progress: Earn $30+ per hour within 90-120 days based on your performance.
• Already have technical experience? We specialize in taking your current skills and turning them into even more. Let's tailor a training plan just for you.
• Earn Big: Ascending to a Technician role opens the door to substantial rewards:
  • Rookie techs typically earn $70k+ annually, with Senior Techs exceeding $100k+.
  • Start times that fits your lifestyle, with options from 6:30am to 8:30am.
  • Assigned zones to build lasting relationships with customers in a consistent area and fewer travel headaches.
  • Enjoy a balanced workload, capped at 8 jobs per day to ensure work-life balance, with more calls available if desired.
  • Benefits That Grow With You: Start with two weeks of PTO in your first year, moving up to three weeks, then four as you continue with us.
• Work Less, Get More: No weekend work unless you want it.

Benefits That Grow With You:

• Start with two weeks of PTO, move to three after year one, and four as you grow with us.
• Full benefits, including health insurance and a 401k with a 4% match. We cover a big part of your premium, with flexible options to suit your family.

The Challenge Ahead / What It Takes to Join our Team:

Our expectations are the highest you may ever encounter, but if you rise to the challenge and operate like a true professional, you'll enjoy a lifestyle and compensation that are the best around. Here's how we ensure you're ready to excel:

• Practical Test: During the interview process show us your mechanical skills by disassembling and reassembling an appliance-no help, just your research and your tools.
• Mechanical Aptitude: If you've worked on engines, HVAC systems, electrical components, or other mechanical systems, this is the job for you.
  Problem-Solving Skills: You thrive on diagnosing and repairing complex systems, using logic and tools.
• Hands-On Training: Ride along with seasoned techs from day one, learning directly in the field.
• Commitment to Learning: Online homework and regular assessments every 2 weeks will ensure you're progressing.
• High Standards and Accountability: If you fail to meet objectives during our regular assessments, you won't continue with the company. These opportunities are only for the best of the best, those who will keep up with our rigorous training program.

This structured approach ensures only the most dedicated and capable individuals progress to a full-time technician role. It's about more than just fixing appliances; it's about building a rewarding career on the foundation of hard work, skill, and a commitment to excellence.

About Landers: For over 40 years, Landers Appliance has set the standard in Maryland for outstanding service and customer care. Our commitment is to provide Honest, Reasonable, and Reliable service in everything we do.

Ready to Start? If you're ready for more pay, fewer hours, and a clear path to success, apply today. Take the first step towards a career where your skills get you ahead, fast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Within 30 days you will learn to accurately diagnose and repair appliances/equipment in customers' homes.
• Within 15 days you will be able to provide cost estimates for repairs/installations and collect payment for work performed.
• Within 30 days you will be able to ensure the efficient use of materials and maintain company vehicle and equipment.
• Within 30 days you will be able to complete invoices, daily route sheets, and weekly reports as required.
• At hire you will perform other duties as needed, including cross-training in related positions.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a technician in a technical or skilled trade field, with relevant customer service experience or in a relevant role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to learn new technology to complete daily work.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis without assistance.
• Physical ability to perform strenuous work under varying circumstances.

Physical Demands:
The employee will occasionally need to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour


At Landers Appliance, a career isn't just a job - it's meaningful work done with excellence for the good of our customers and our team. For more than 40 years, we've built a culture defined by honesty, accountability, craftsmanship, and genuinely caring for people. That's how we earned Maryland's trust and became Baltimore's Best Places to Work 2025.

We hire people who take pride in doing things the right way. People who want to grow. People who serve well, work hard, and strengthen the team around them. Whether you're in the field, in the office, or supporting operations, you'll be part of a workplace that values integrity, trains intentionally, and sets high standards because the work matters.

If you're looking for a place where your effort means something - where you're supported, challenged, and given room to build a real career - explore our open positions.

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.