Chimney/Hearth Technician (Severn, MD)

Ace Hardware Corporation; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and certification

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation, located in Severn, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Fireplace and Hot Tub Technician to manage installation, service, and repair tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing job sites, providing detailed service reports, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining customer relationships.

Key qualifications include strong mechanical skills, valid driving license, and NFI Specialist Certification. The role requires the technician to be available for extended hours during peak seasons and maintain a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair fireplace and hot tub equipment.
• Must maintain valid driving license and provide Maryland Driving Record.
• Experience with mechanical moving equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation, service, repair, maintenance, and testing tasks.
• Provide daily detailed service reports for all tasks performed.
• Build positive relationships with customers on job sites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Communication

Ladder safety

Education

NFI Specialist Certification

Valid driving license

Tools

Volt meters

Diagnostic computers

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Self -manage the following on all job sites: installation, service, repair, maintenance and testing tasks as required.
• Unload and load materials and equipment on/off trucks and in/out of job sites on a regular basis. These products include but are not limited to the following: Hot tubs, pellet, gas, and wood freestanding and insert units.
• Communicate in detail with Service Coordinators and Hearth Category Management.
• Possess ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service fireplace and hot tub equipment and demonstrate expert understanding of volt meters, gas pressure testing and diagnostic computers.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems with products in an efficient and timely manner to insure “One Visit One Fix” goal: Establish 90% service success rate without requiring a “Go Back Service Call”.
• Technician must use mechanical assistance when physical methods are not practical or request and schedule assistance through the service coordinator.
• Safely climb and work off ladders.
• Must acquire and maintain NFI Specialist Certification in pellet, wood and gas. Must also complete ongoing Hot tub training.
• Possess complete understanding of all manufacturers’ install requirements and venting clearances.
• Follow company field procedures and protocols at all times.
• Understand and comprehend company policy on warranty, trip charge and chargeable service calls and maintain the ability to completely tally a service ticket and insure all charges due are collected at the time of service.
• Provide daily detailed service reports.
• Abide by company non-solicitation agreement.
• Report any misuse of company time and monies in order to protect company assets.
• Maintain service parts inventory in storage room, warehouse and truck at all times. Communicate parts requirements in a timely manner to Service Coordinator and Category Manager to ensure order fulfillment.
• Build positive relationships with customers at all times.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner at all times. Technicians must not use hand held cell phone at any time. Pull over to make calls.
• Track and organize vehicle maintenance as needed and required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the use of dollies and mechanical fireplace and hot tub moving equipment is required.
• Must be familiar with all ladder safety requirements.
• Must maintain a valid driving license.
• Provide Company with Maryland Driving Record at any time it is requested.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Maintain Factory Training Certifications, and attend classes as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing as needed and when requested by senior management or Human Resources.
• Fireplace Technician will be held accountable to daily, weekly, and monthly reporting covering hours worked, service revenue collected, both warranty and chargeable. In addition, Fireplace Technician will be held accountable for the rate and % of go backs on service issues.
• Bi-lingual (Preferred)

Work Requirements Pertaining to Seasonality

1. Must be available to work up to 6 days and/or 60 hours per week from November 1 – February 28th at the discretion of the Company Management.
2. Fireplace and Hot tub Service Technician: Vacation requests are blacked out from Nov 1- February 28Th. All vacation days requested must be approved directly by the Director of Costello’s Maryland Operations prior to assuming the requested days are approved. All vacation requests must not create a situation where the Technician is not available to provide scheduled service for more than two days of any seven‑day week, Monday - Sunday.
3. Fireplace and Hot Tub Technician must be willing to be redeployed at any time to work in the Ace Hardware store in any capacity when directed by management from March 1 – October 30. This period is also available for the Technician to schedule approved paid or unpaid time off.

Physical Requirements

• Walking: Frequent. Flat surfaces from point to point.
• Standing: Constant. All work performed on feet.
• Sitting: Frequent while operating company vehicle.
• Stooping: Frequent. Load and unload freight.
• Reaching: Frequent. To a height of 6 feet.
• Lifting: Frequent. Must be able to lift up to 65-100 pounds comfortably, occasionally more.
• Hand Dexterity: Constant. Must be able to use two hands to operate motor vehicle and perform functions of the job.
• Pushing / Pulling: Frequent. Load and unload freight.
• Carrying: Frequent, up to 100 lbs., up to 100 feet, occasionally more.
• Climbing: Frequent. Stairs in storage, ladders, stairs on and off site.
• Vision: Constant. Read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working and operating motor vehicle.
• Hearing: Constant. Safety signals.

Reports to: Director of Hearth, Fireplace, Hot Tub and Service Operations

Bellmore Home Center, Inc. d/b/a Costello's Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Introduction

Founded by Vincent Costello in 1973 on the principles of problem‑solving, building great relationships, and continuous growth and improvement, Costello’s is one of the largest family‑owned hardware store chains in the United States. Six of Vinnie’s ten children are now caretakers of the brand he worked so hard to build. Costello’s operates 57 stores in 5 states comprised of 47 Ace Hardware locations through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, “East Islip Paint” in NY, “Suburban Paint & Commercial Supply” in Maryland, “Tri County Hearth & Patio” in Maryland, “Courtland Fireside Hearth & Spa” in Maryland, “Costello’s Hearth & Spa” in NY, as well as nine hearth/spa showrooms in select hardware stores. The company’s mission is to grow on the strength of great products, essential services, superior knowledge, and treating everyone like family. For more information about Costello’s, visit www.costellosace.com.