Apprentice Creative Repair Specialist

Surface Experts; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid training

Job summary

Surface Experts of Bethesda seeks a skilled technician to perform on-site color-matching repairs on interior surfaces, including stone and wood projects. You will work directly with customers, maintaining a high standard of service while completing multiple repairs per day.

Ideal candidates enjoy a hands-on role, have a background in visual arts or painting, and hold a college degree. Training is provided, and a company vehicle is included for job duties.

Qualifications

• Talent with color is vital for matching colors and patterns on repairs.
• Experience using hands in construction, manufacturing, painting, or hobbies.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• College degree (Associates or Bachelors) required.

Responsibilities

• Complete 4+ creative repairs on-site daily.
• Perform on-location work with strong customer service and communication.
• Problem-solve repairs in diverse settings such as apartments, hotels, and construction sites.

Skills

Painting

Sculpting

Whittling

Drawing

Color matching

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Surface Experts of Bethesda

Does the idea of using your creativity to match colors in repairing stone or wood sound exciting?

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Does the idea of using your creativity to match colors in repairing stone or wood sound exciting?

Do you like finding ways to be creative in different areas?

Do you like the idea that your job won’t be replaced by AI?

Becoming a Surface Experts Technician could pair your interests perfectly with your job! Take advantage of an artistic outlet as your work creatively to complete repairs, usually in an hour or less.

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

WE OFFER

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based commissions starting on day 1
• Great Work/Life Balance: No required overtime, no nights, no weekends
• Time Off: Paid holidays and accruable vacation
• Paid New Hire Training: Onboarding includes learning alongside trained technicians
• Company Car: Each technician drives a branded company vehicle for job duties
• Tools Included: All necessary tools and products are provided
• Learn a New Trade: Develop skills in a brand-new emerging trade
• Supportive Work Environment: Team celebrates achievements and collaborates in their approach to problem-solving
• Small Business: We’re a local business with an owner who works alongside the team each day
• Mentorship Opportunities: Ongoing repair training and career development
• Dedicated Help Lines: Technician Support Team on call to assist to questions

DUTIES

In the Field Daily

• Complete 4 or more creative repairs on-site each day
• Perform work on-location while displaying good customer service and communication
• Problem-solve with repairs in a variety of settings like apartments, hotels, moving sites, construction sites, etc.

Requirements

• Technicians with backgrounds in painting, sculpting, whittling, drawing, and other visual arts of various mediums can excel at Surface Experts. Your talent with color is vital in matching colors and patterns for complex repairs. Every repair has a different design, sheen, and material, so creativity is a must.
• Experience working with your hands - This could be in construction, manufacturing, painting, or even a personal hobby.
• A driver’s license and a clean driving record
• A college degree (Associates or Bachelors)

Are you handy, motivated, and love to learn? This role could be a perfect fit! Here’s what we’d like:

• Curiosity. Are you excited by new challenges?
• A keen eye for color matching and attention to detail. (Art background can help you accel)
• A desire to learn how to repair bathtubs, counters, floors, and cabinets (No prior experience? No problem—we’ll train you!).
• Familiarity with hand tools and an interest in mechanical or repair work.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team with an excellent work ethic.
• The desire to serve by going the extra mile - Making our customers happy may take a little extra, we want folks you love going home at the end of the day knowing how happy they made their customer.

ABOUT SURFACE EXPERTS

Surface Experts provides on-site spot repair of interior surfaces such as countertops, glass cooktops, doors and cabinets, wood and LVP flooring, stainless steel, and fiberglass tubs and showers.

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.