Chimney Sweep Apprentice

Fireplace & Chimney Autho; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fireplace & Chimney Authority in Elmhurst, Illinois is offering a paid apprenticeship for Chimney Sweep Apprentices. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship from certified professionals, and a clear path toward certification and advancement. Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-minded, and eager to learn a skilled trade while working physically and in a team environment. Join us in building long-term relationships with our customers and advancing in your career with a respected company.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be comfortable working at heights.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare work vehicles and equipment.
• Organize tools and prep/break down job sites.
• Assist the Chimney Sweep Division while receiving hands-on training.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Safety-minded

People skills

Job description

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Fireplace & Chimney Authority | Chicagoland

Why just work a job when you can build a career?

Fireplace & Chimney Authority, Chicagoland’s largest fireplace and chimney company, is growing—and we’re looking for motivated, eager‑to‑learn Chimney Sweep Apprentices to join our expanding Chimney Sweep Division.

This is a hands‑on, paid apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training, mentorship from certified professionals, and a clear path toward certification and advancement.

About Fireplace & Chimney Authority

Since 1992, Fireplace & Chimney Authority has proudly served Chicagoland homeowners with unmatched craftsmanship, integrity, and customer care. What began as a local chimney service company has grown into a trusted industry leader offering chimney services, fireplaces, and outdoor living solutions.

Our modern, customer‑focused showrooms and highly trained team set us apart. We guide customers from initial design through installation—and continue supporting them with annual inspections and maintenance for years to come. We believe in long‑term relationships, quality work, and doing things the right way.

Is This Role Right for You?

We’re looking for dependable individuals who:

• Want to learn a skilled trade
• Enjoy hands‑on, physical work
• Take pride in safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork
• Value building long‑term relationships with customers
• Are interested in long‑term career growth—not just a job

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Clean and prepare work vehicles and equipment
• Organize tools, mix mortar, and prep/break down job sites
• Lift and move brick, stone, and materials
• Set up and safely use ladders, scaffolding, and fall‑protection equipment
• Work on the ground, ladders, roofs of varying heights and pitches, and scaffolding
• Assist both the Chimney Sweep Division, Masonry Division, and Fireplace Installation Division as needed
• Work closely with certified chimney sweeps while receiving hands‑on training
• Study and train toward chimney sweep certification
• Progress toward managing your own service route

What We’re Looking For

Qualified candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be comfortable working at heights
• Be able to lift 50 lbs
• Have reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Hold a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Pass a background check
• Have strong people skills and a professional attitude
• Be punctual, dependable, and safety‑minded

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to learn a trade, work with a supportive team, and build a long‑term career with a respected company, we look forward to meeting you.