Apprentice - Creative Repair

Surface Experts of Northeast Philadelphia; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company car

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Surface Experts is seeking a Surface Repair Technician to restore damaged surfaces in apartments, hotels, commercial buildings, and residential properties. This role offers daily opportunities to apply creativity and craftsmanship on a variety of projects.

You will perform field repairs, provide excellent customer service, follow our proven process, and benefit from training, a company vehicle, and ongoing development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing hands-on or manual work.
• Ability to accurately identify and match colors.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Facilities maintenance experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform 4+ repairs per day at customer locations.
• Repair a variety of hard surfaces (cabinets, countertops, floors, appliances, furniture, and more).
• Deliver high-quality repairs that typically take less than two hours to complete.
• Use creativity and problem-solving to develop repair solutions for each unique situation.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Color matching

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Paid time off

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Have experience with painting, art, construction, woodworking, manufacturing, or other creative hobbies? If you have an eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in quality work, Surface Experts may be the perfect fit.

As a Surface Repair Technician, you'll restore damaged surfaces in apartments, hotels, commercial buildings, and residential properties. Every repair is different, giving you the opportunity to use creativity and craftsmanship every day.

See a Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0nCFdtqqs

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay plus performance bonuses starting on Day 1
• No nights, weekends, or required overtime
• Paid holidays and accruing vacation time
• Flexible scheduling for occasional weekday appointments
• Paid training with an experienced technician
• Company vehicle provided for work duties
• All tools, materials, and equipment supplied
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team environment with direct access to leadership
• Dedicated technical support team available when needed
• Opportunity to learn a specialized, growing trade

What You'll Do

Complete Repairs in the Field

• Perform 4 or more repairs per day at customer locations
• Repair a variety of hard surfaces, including cabinets, countertops, floors, appliances, furniture, and more
• Deliver high-quality repairs that typically take less than two hours to complete
• Use creativity and problem-solving to develop repair solutions for each unique situation

Provide Excellent Customer Service

• Communicate professionally with customers, tenants, property managers, and site personnel
• Keep accurate job notes and updates in company software
• Represent the company with a positive, service-focused attitude

Follow Our Proven Process

• Learn and master our proprietary repair system
• Develop expertise with specialized tools and materials
• Continuously improve your repair and color-matching skills

What Makes Someone Successful?

People with backgrounds in painting, woodworking, sculpting, automotive refinishing, construction, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, or other hands-on trades often excel in this role.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys working with their hands
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can accurately distinguish and match colors
• Takes pride in producing quality workIs dependable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Enjoys solving problems independently

Qualifications

• Experience performing hands-on or manual work
• Ability to accurately identify and match colors
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Facilities maintenance experience is a plus but not required

About Surface Experts

Surface Experts specializes in repairing damaged hard surfaces instead of replacing them. We restore cabinets, countertops, bathtubs, floors, appliances, furniture, elevator panels, and many other surfaces.

Our repairs save customers time and money while reducing unnecessary waste sent to landfills. By combining skilled craftsmanship with proprietary products and processes, we deliver durable, high-quality repairs that customers appreciate.

Our Values

• Serve Others
• Put Relationships First
• No Jerks
• Be Humble
• Be a Problem Solver
• Be Curious
• Work Smart
• Constantly Improve
• Trust the Process
• Be Organized
• Be Teachable