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Surface Experts Minneapolis Southwest; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded company vehicle

Medical stipend

Cellphone stipend

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonuses

Training & development

Weekly team meetings with breakfast

Job summary

Surface Experts Minneapolis Southwest is looking for a hands-on technician to perform on-site cosmetic repairs in residential and commercial properties. You’ll use a custom toolkit and a proven 5-step process to fix chips, scratches, and minor damages, often in under an hour.

In this role, you’ll manage your daily schedule, deliver excellent customer service, and collaborate with a small team. A valid driver’s license is required, with opportunities for growth, bonuses, and a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on work in construction, painting, manufacturing, or DIY.
• Good color perception and color matching.
• Reliable, accountable and eager to learn new repair techniques.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site cosmetic, small surface repairs using our 5-step process.
• Fix surfaces with a handheld toolkit and troubleshoot repairs creatively and efficiently.
• Identify and suggest additional repair opportunities.
• Collaborate with the support team.
• Deliver world-class customer service to tenants and staff.
• Manage daily schedule and updates through our system.
• Maintain tools, materials, and company vehicle.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Color perception

Driver's license

Reliable

Job description

Do you like working with your hands?Do you enjoy variety in your work? Surface Experts Technician might be the job for you! Enjoy using your creativity to problem-solve repairs that typically take less than an hour.

A Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0nCFdtqqs

What We Offer

• Pay range of $20 - $30 per hour includesbase pay + bonuses (listed below)
• Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Annual bonus
• Paid training with a raise upon demonstration of ability to work independently
• Paid holidays and minimum 10 days of paid time off (+ growth annually)
• Branded company vehicle
• Medical, cellphone and clothing stipends
• Weekly team meetings with breakfast provided

What You’ll Do

• Perform on-site cosmetic, small surface repairs (chips, scratches, burns, etc.) utilizing our unique 5-step process in commercial and residential properties such as apartments, hotels, and senior living communities.
• Work hands-on with your custom toolkit to fix surfaces and problem-solve repairs creatively and efficiently
• Identify and recommend additional repair opportunities (add-ons)
• Collaborate with the support team with questions
• Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff
• Manage your daily schedule and job updates through our system
• Maintain tools, materials, and company vehicle

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with your hands - whether in construction, painting, manufacturing, or DIY projects
• Strong color perception and matching ability (color accuracy is key in what we do)
• Reliable, accountable and excited to learn new repair techniques
• Committed to delivering high-quality results
• Must have a valid driver's License (Required)

Why Join Us

• Clear path for growth and advancement
• Performance-based earning potential
• Opportunity to build a career - not just a job

Hiring Process

• Within 48 hours: A live team member reaches out
• Within 2-3 days: Schedule your in-person interview
• Within 7-10 days: Complete the hiring process - and celebrate your first day with a team lunch!

Surface Experts Minneapolis Southwest is a locally owned, owner-operated business, not a corporate job where you're just a number. You'll work directly alongside the owner and a small team that knows your name, backed by the training and support of an established franchise network. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that values its people. We take pride in helping our team members grow, succeed, and feel appreciated for the work they do every day.

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• No weekends or evening work
• Cellphone Stipend
• Free weekly team breakfast
• 10 days paid time off
• Medical Stipend
• Paid holidays
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Do you like working with your hands?Do you enjoy variety in your work? Surface Experts Technician might be the job for you! Enjoy using your creativity to problem-solve repairs that typically take less than an hour.

A Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0nCFdtqqs

What We Offer

• Pay range of $20 - $30 per hour includesbase pay + bonuses (listed below)
• Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Monthly bonus depending on add-on repairs
• Annual bonus
• Paid training with a raise upon demonstration of ability to work independently
• No weekends, late nights, or evenings
• Paid holidays and minimum 10 days of paid time off (+ growth annually)
• Branded company vehicle
• Medical, cellphone and clothing stipends
• Weekly team meetings with breakfast provided

What You’ll Do

• Perform on-site cosmetic, small surface repairs (chips, scratches, burns, etc.) utilizing our unique 5-step process in commercial and residential properties such as apartments, hotels, and senior living communities.
• Work hands-on with your custom toolkit to fix surfaces and problem-solve repairs creatively and efficiently
• Identify and recommend additional repair opportunities (add-ons)
• Collaborate with the support team with questions
• Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff
• Manage your daily schedule and job updates through our system
• Maintain tools, materials, and company vehicle

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with your hands - whether in construction, painting, manufacturing, or DIY projects
• Strong color perception and matching ability (color accuracy is key in what we do)
• Reliable, accountable and excited to learn new repair techniques
• Committed to delivering high-quality results
• Must have a valid driver's License (Required)

Why Join Us

• Clear path for growth and advancement
• Performance-based earning potential
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Opportunity to build a career - not just a job

Hiring Process

• Within 48 hours: A live team member reaches out
• Within 2-3 days: Schedule your in-person interview
• Within 7-10 days: Complete the hiring process - and celebrate your first day with a team lunch!

Surface Experts Minneapolis Southwest is a locally owned, owner-operated business, not a corporate job where you're just a number. You'll work directly alongside the owner and a small team that knows your name, backed by the training and support of an established franchise network. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that values its people. We take pride in helping our team members grow, succeed, and feel appreciated for the work they do every day.

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

About Surface Experts

Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair small damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels … Almost Everything!. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide incredibly fast service, while maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere in our support center and on jobsites. We combine old school skill sets with new technology and products, resulting in a durable and appealing repair all provided with a smile.

• Most repairs are simple and smaller than a dinner plate, yet our competition focuses on complete resurfacing. Our objective is a happy customer and a long-term relationship.We focus on saving our customers time, money and wasted materials that end up in a landfill.
• Our typical repair requires only 1 to 2 tablespoons of product so our technicians can carry their entire set of tools and equipment in a small vehicle.Our approach is clean and free of odors in less than two hours.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop outstanding teams by investing in strong relationships. Together we work to solve our customers’ problems by reducing the waste of time, money and materials which end up in landfills.

Our Vision

To establish and lead a nationally recognized market for surface repair as an alternative to replacement or complete refinishing. Our goal is to be represented in every major metropolitan area, and for our brand to be synonymous with spot repair among all facilities and maintenance management.

Core Values

Serve Others

• Put Relationships First
• No Jerks
• Be Humble

Be a Problem Solver

• Be Curious
• Seek to Understand the Cause of the Problem
• Work Smart
• Constantly Improve

Trust the Process

• Be Organized
• Be Teachable
• Put Business Needs Above Personal Wants

• This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Surface Experts Corporate.