Furniture Repair Technician

The Dufresne Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive benefits plan

Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Career growth and development

Job summary

The Dufresne Group in Surrey is looking for a dedicated Furniture Repair Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for inspecting and repairing furniture to exceptional standards while providing outstanding service to our guests.

The ideal candidate will have two years of hands-on experience in furniture repair, excellent communication skills, and the physical capability to lift heavy objects. A valid Class 5 Driver's license is also required. Join us for a fulfilling career with competitive pay and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on experience in furniture repair, including upholstery and wood refinishing.
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset.
• Good physical condition to lift 50-100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair damaged furniture to like-new condition.
• Support guests with in-home repairs in a friendly manner.
• Document service reports and inventory control information.

Skills

Furniture repair

Upholstery

Leather repairs

Wood refinishing

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Dock levellers

Hand trucks

Reach truck

Cardboard baler

Job description

Surrey Distribution Centre
19225 25th Ave
Surrey, BC V3Z3X1, CAN

Looking for a hands‑on career where you can learn a skilled trade? Join our team as a Furniture Repair Technician and develop the expertise to repair and refinish furniture while delivering exceptional results for our guests.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Furniture Repair Technician to join our Surrey Distribution Centre team, located at 19225 25th Ave.

Ashley Canada – The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Competitive pay, based on experience;
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family‑oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Furniture Service Technician, you will have the opportunity to:

• Inspect furniture to determine if it needs parts replaced or if it’s repairable to top‑notch condition.
• Work your magic to restore damaged furniture to like‑new conditions within a set timeframe, using proven techniques, including refinishing, re‑upholstery, painting, etc. This includes wood, fabric, leather, and metal pieces.
• Support guests with in‑home repairs in a friendly and helpful way, listening to their needs and questions and responding quickly.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules, including WHMIS.
• Document and complete service reports and paperwork, including inventory control information.
• Support the Quality Control Coordinator in the completion of Product Issue Tracking (PIT)
• Keep your service vehicle clean, organized, and stocked with repair materials, and communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) on the service vehicles.
• Attend training on furniture service topics.
• Inspect and validate the repair parts.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High School diploma with two years of hands‑on experience in furniture repair, including upholstery, leather repairs, and wood refinishing. Experience with other materials and color matching is a plus!
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset.
• Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in‑house computer programs, including the in‑house inventory management system is an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Some exposure to working with solvents is an asset.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift and carry objects of 50 – 100 pounds.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license with clean driver's abstract.
• Able to conduct physical work in warm and cold conditions.
• Ability to operate various equipment (dock levellers, hand trucks, cardboard baler and reach truck, etc.)
• Comfortable with flexible schedule requirements, including evenings and weekends.