Installation Helper/Apprentice

Title: Install Helper /Apprentice

Reports to: Installation Manager and/or Operations Manager

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Based on provided designs and components, construct, erect, install, and repair custom storage systems and accessories using laminate wood, edge-banding, hardware and other materials, requiring your skills with hand tools and power tools. Training is provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry work to install custom storage systems such as closets, cabinets, offices, and other spaces in the home or commercial buildings.
• Utilize company provided CAD drawings\blueprints to properly and efficiently install systems.
• Assist in loading truck at the shop.
• Assists in the removal and installation of materials in customer homes.
• Maintain shop tools and equipment in safe working order. Tools are provided.
• Prepare and organize tool bag.
• Carry material and stage for installer at the customers’ home. Stage necessary hardware for the installer.
• Provide a high level of customer service for in-home installations.
• Install materials such as poles and adjustable shelving safely and maintain safety standards at all times.
• Clean system (wipe & vacuum) job site. System touch-up of parts and ability to identify defects.
• Responsible for driving to and from customer sites and maintaining company provided vehicles in a safe manner. Report any vehicle problems to the company immediately.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Installer and/or Supervisor.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  

• Must maintain valid driver's license and clean driving record
• High School diploma
• Entry level; 1 to 3 years’ experience
• Experience with common hand and power tools
• Trade or vocational school experience desirable
• Cabinetry or carpentry skills desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Must adhere to attendance standards and report to work on time each morning.
• Able to provide high level of customer service
• Able to work individually and in teams
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
  
  Including:

• Able to walk, lift 50 pounds, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb stairs, kneel, and crouch
• Able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather, noise, sawdust and other external factors
• Requires visual acuity for depth perception and color perception
• Visually inspect and report or fix small defects and/or minor measuring mistakes
• Able to use a variety of measuring devices and tools provided by the company
• Able to assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• Able to operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• Able to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Able to hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• Able to use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas