Fireplace Installation Technician

Job Details: 

Brief Description:

This is an on-the-job training program to become a certified chimney sweep and fireplace installer. A successful candidate for this position has an interest in the basics of electrical, gas, and carpentry, and can read and understand manuals. The first 6-12 months of this program is designed for learning while on the job. Within this first year, a candidate must be available for a week-long training at the Chimney Sweep Institute in Plainfield, Indiana as well as a week-long training at a fireplace training (location and dates tbd). This is a two-year program, which means if a candidate would leave the organization before the completion of the program, they would need to reimburse Schlemmer’s for their Chimney Sweep school & fireplace training. Candidate must be available to work a minimum of 5 full days a week (8:00 – 4:00 pm) as well as some Saturdays (8:45 – 1:15) during heating season. Upon completion of the first year and successfully completing Chimney Sweep Institute training, a pay increase would occur.

We are looking for a person who is not afraid of heights, is detail oriented and thorough, and comfortable with power tools, has a positive attitude, and self-motivated. Installations range daily between wood/gas/and pellet stoves/inserts/fireplaces.

Responsibilities:

● Learn to install fireplace units according to safety requirements, standards, and code

● Stay up to date on current technologies and products

● Properly connect units into gas lines, venting, and hook ups

● Properly and efficiently document installations

● Review upcoming jobs, pull jobs for the coming week, and meet regularly with Project Manager

● Responsible for company work vehicle, tools, and equipment inventory, and ensuring it is clean and organized

● Learns and complies to installation codes, knowledgeable in level 1 and 2 chimney inspections

● Learns to identify chimney hazards including chimney fires

● Works well on a team and is a good communicator to both team and customers

● Uses technology provided to keep on top of jobs, records, upload findings, and communicate with team

● Has a positive attitude

● All other duties required

Qualifications & Requirements:

● Become certified chimney sweep within first year

● Attend weeklong factory training (out of state) within the first year

● Physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy object and materials

● Valid Driver’s License with decent motor vehicle record

● Must be comfortable climbing onto roofs and working at heights of 20-50 feet. Working on and in chimneys.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19-25/hr

Work authorization:

● United States (Required)