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Office Operations Trainee

Looking for our next Office Rockstar!

At Althoff Home Services, we believe great people can learn great skills. We’re looking for an energetic, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our growing team. This is an entry-level position designed to help you learn our business from the ground up and grow into either a Customer Service Representative or Dispatcher role based on your strengths and interests.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love helping people, and enjoy solving problems, we want to meet you!

What YOU Get:

  • Paid training with a respected, locally owned company that has served our community since 1961
  • Full-time position with 40 hours per week and overtime opportunities
  • Up to 100 hours of PTO in your first year
  • Monthly bonus opportunities beginning on Day 91
  • 401(k) with potential annual company match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Opportunities for growth, advancement, and professional development
  • A fun, supportive team that believes in working hard and celebrating wins

What YOU’LL Do:

As an Office Operations Trainee, you’ll spend time learning several areas of our business, including:

  • Answering incoming calls and assisting current and potential customers
  • Scheduling service appointments and coordinating technician schedules
  • Learning dispatch operations and how to manage an ever-changing service board
  • Following up with customers and helping deliver an exceptional experience
  • Assisting with administrative tasks and office projects
  • Utilizing technology and company resources to solve problems and keep operations running smoothly
  • Supporting our mission of providing remarkable service while helping us continue to grow

What YOU Need:

  • A positive attitude and desire to learn
  • Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
  • Comfortable learning new software and systems
  • Dependable, coachable, and willing to “jump in” wherever needed
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Customer service, office, retail, hospitality, or administrative experience is a plus, but not required
  • HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or dispatch experience is a bonus, but we’ll train the right person
  • Must pas drug screening & background check

**We’re hiring for potential, not just experience – No dispatch experience? That’s ok. No HVAC knowledge? That’s fine too! We’re looking for great people with great attitudes who want to learn, grow and build a career with us!**

What Success Looks Like:

You don’t need to know everything on Day One. We’re looking for someone who:

  • Shows up ready to learn
  • Takes ownership and has a “How can I help?” mindset
  • Loves helping people
  • Embraces change and growth
  • Wants to build a career, not just work a job

Other Position Details & Benefits:

  • Full-time, in-office position located in Crystal Lake, IL
  • Monday through Friday schedule, our office is open from 7am until 5pm, with rotating Saturday and after-hours overtime opportunities
  • Weekly Pay
  • Employee Discounts
  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Hiring Process:

  1. Application
  2. Assessment
  3. In-Person Interview
  4. Reference Checks
  5. Decision & Job Offer
  6. Drug Screen
  7. Background Check

We’re not just hiring for positions—we’re hiring future leaders.

Important: All initial communication will be through email, so please check your spam and junk folders regularly. We know you’ll be excited to hear from us, but please do not call to check on your application status. Following instructions is an important part of this role.

Ready to start a career with opportunities to grow?

You’ve already found our website, so click around and learn more about who we are and why our team loves working here. After that – apply online!

 

What Are Other Homeowners Saying?

Excellent
Althoff Home Services4.8
Based on 1086 reviews
Jackie Dugger
1 day ago
Erik was quick, kind, and clean. Excellent service as part of my regular AC maintenance plan.
Althoff just finished the second job at our home this year. They do everything at the highest possible level. Great workmanship with great attitudes. Would recommend!!
Janet
3 weeks ago
Brian was our tech at my dad's place. He did an HVAC checkup. My 99 yr old dad wanted to go to the basement with Brian so she could see what Brian recommended. He took the time to explain everything to dad, which I thought was so nice, given the fact it took dad awhile to get down the stairs! Great service.
Randy Malin
4 weeks ago
Jim our tech was amazing Explained everything so we understood everything he was doing Very professional and knowledgeable! Thank you Jim
Jim Marks
1 month ago
Very good explanation of what needs more immediate attention if anything, or what could wait.
Becki Parsons
1 month ago
Todd was very nice and knew what he was talking about. Suggested things we can do. He was very pleasant to talk to and we would love to request him every time we to service our home. 5 stars and more!!!!
Steve Slater
1 month ago
Would highly recommend Althoff for your electrical needs. Our tech. Scott was friendly, efficient and professional. He explained exactly what he was doing and the need for safety repairs to our electrical panel. Great job!!
Susan Richardson
2 months ago
I had a very nice young man for my technician. He checked and cleaned everything and told me all was well. Of course that made me happy. The technician was here to clean and check my heating system for the winter
Fred Ichinose
2 months ago
Super responsive, communicative, informative, friendly, competitive and got the job done well. Highly recommended.
L
2 months ago
We are so pleased with the work Victor and Braden did-- professional, friendly, fast, and with great explanations. We could not be happier with their work, as we always are with your company's work. The Daikin unit is working perfectly, keeping our open concept kitchen, family room, music room, and dining room a uniform, warm temperature. THANKS!!!
Mike Weber
2 months ago
Very efficiently did the maintenance. Couldn’t have asked for more. Very satisfied as usual.
Richard Elke
2 months ago
Scott was very professional. He explained all of our options and costs. He inspected our sub pump.
Renee Diak-Witek
2 months ago
Very friendly and knowledgeable about anything I needed to know.
Catherine A
2 months ago
Scott was prompt, very pleasant and did a great job!
Gwen
2 months ago
Extremely pleased with this company and the employees I dealt with so far.
excellent service - professional and friendly. Andres was the best!
Daniel Bochneak
2 months ago
Regular interval preventive maintenance check-ups performed by a Althoff's HVAC professional assures that our HVAC system is safe and functioning with the level of efficiency necessary to maintain our household comfort and safety. We have used Althoff Home Services for several years and have always been extremely satisfied with their services. Our Althoff technician Scott is a trusted expert in his profession. We appreciate his diligence and attention to detail that has meaningfully contributed to our home's comfort & safety.
Jason Schumaker
2 months ago
Scott White is fantastic
Jim Andrulis
2 months ago
Althoff repairman advised me of a problem with my a/c. He gave me some options for repair and the cost estimates. They even sent another man to offer quotes for a whole system replacement. i appreciated the options with no pressure.
Greg M.
2 months ago
Thorough check and clean of Furnace and Humidifier. The contact with the office and the work performed by Justin were both done in a professional manner. Thank you.
Mandy Bone
3 months ago
Althoff has helped us with our boiler system as well as our AC unit. They have repaired old units we had and even installed new ones when we needed. Everyone we worked with was kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the products.
William Merriman
3 months ago
Craig is very thorough with his work. Also very friendly and trustworthy. I would prefer he be the person you always send for the seasonal check ups.
David Schaak
3 months ago
Very good and informative worker. You could tell that he enjoyed the work.
Melissa Mikos
3 months ago
Matthew was such a pleasure to work with. He explained everything in layperson terms. Which I appreciated because I was extremely stressed out from the whole issue at hand. He gave me several different options to deal with the water damage and diagnose the source of the problem. of the leak. In conclusion, I would and will go to Altoff for all my future plumbing needs.
Chris Warren
3 months ago
We use Althoff Home Services for almost all of our HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical needs. Pros: - It is easy to schedule an appointment with them. If you are a member of their White Glove Club, you get priority scheduling. - They spend time explaining the work they perform and any recommendations they have. - Their pricing is transparent. Everything is quoted and sent via email, so you know what you are paying every time they come to your house. - Their employees do not work on commission, so there are no high-pressure sales tactics unlike some of their competitors. Cons: - Some of their services are a little expensive. I would hire a handyman to do things like re-seat a toilet or replace a faucet in lieu of hiring of one of their professional plumbers. - They charge to come out to your house to give pricing estimates, but will deduct this from your bill should you choose to use them. I highly recommend Althoff’s and their team of professional staff!
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