Lead Appliance Repair Tech - CA

Lead Appliance Repair Technician

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Lead Residential Appliance Repair Technician who brings deep technical knowledge, confidence in complex diagnostics, and pride in doing the job right the first time. The company is especially interested in candidates with hands-on sealed system experience, including refrigerant recovery, evacuation, recharge, leak detection, and brazing, who can take on its most technical refrigeration and freezer calls. Sealed system experience is strongly preferred and is the company's highest-priority hiring need.

This role is ideal for a technician who wants autonomy and the chance to help elevate the entire team. If you value working with people you actually like, having fun while you work, and protecting your free time, this is the place for you. The company also provides the ongoing training you need to keep growing.

Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose and repair complex residential appliance issues across major brands, including refrigerators, freezers, wine/beverage coolers, ranges, ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.

- Perform sealed system diagnostics and repair, including compressor replacement, refrigerant recovery/evacuation/recharge, leak detection (nitrogen pressure testing and electronic detectors), and brazing of copper and aluminum lines.

- Deliver top-tier customer experiences with clarity and professionalism.

- Provide accurate cost estimates and clearly explain repair options to homeowners.

- Order parts, manage van inventory, and ensure efficient use of company materials.

- Collect payment and close out work orders accurately in SmartWare.

- Help improve training, processes, and first-time fix rates.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of appliance repair or advanced technical experience.

- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire (required for any sealed system refrigerant work).

- Strong diagnostic skills across multiple appliance categories, with demonstrated hands-on sealed system repair experience.

- Comfort reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals, and proficiency with a multimeter and standard refrigeration gauges/manifold sets.

- High standards for quality, safety, and customer service.

- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

- Ownership of basic hand tools. The company provides specialty diagnostic equipment, refrigerant recovery machine access, and the company vehicle.

- Ability to read, write, and speak English.

- Ability to lift or maneuver 50 pounds.

- Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on sealed system/refrigeration repair experience (2+ years); this is the company's highest-priority hiring need.

- Formal refrigeration training or certification (e.g., RSES, NATE, HVAC/R trade school).

- SmartWare experience.

- Experience servicing premium/luxury residential brands (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, Dacor, or similar).

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is always a plus.

Location

San Diego, California (Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Marcos, North San Diego, La Jolla, and Del Mar areas).

Compensation & Benefits

$1,000 - $2,200 per week, based on experience and performance, including a premium for verified sealed system skills.

- Opportunity to earn bonuses and commissions; generous bonuses and incentive pay reward hard work.

- Paid training: the company will train you and help you build a career.

- Company-provided vehicle and iPad.

- Retirement benefits.

- Paid time off of 5 days per year plus holidays.

- Substantial training opportunities and career advancement through the company's training academy.

- Autonomy and trust with no micromanagement, and the opportunity to influence training and technical standards.

- Stable operation with growth opportunities, in a fun team environment that values culture, craftsmanship, and character.

About Lean Synergy Solutions

Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm that specializes in aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across a variety of industries. Our team, consisting of military veterans and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. Focused on placing skilled professionals in key roles, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities in government, public, and private sector positions.