Experienced Service Technician

Sweep-A-Chim; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Sweep-A-Chim in Harford County, MD is seeking an experienced service technician who has run their own truck in our industry. After a short training period, you’ll lead a service truck and manage day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates are driven, positive, and ready to take ownership of jobs and customer outcomes.

We offer paid training, CSIA/NFI/NCSG certifications, opportunities for advancement, and a stable, long-term career path with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• CSIA, NFI, NCSG or similar certifications are required.
• Experience with fireplace installs, stone veneer, or chimney rebuilds is required.
• Proven mechanical aptitude diagnosing and repairing equipment (electronics, HVAC, vehicles, appliances).
• Hands-on construction or trade background is essential.
• Comfort working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair gas and pellet stoves (electronics, ignition, venting).
• Perform chimney/fireplace inspections and sweeps.
• Rebuild and repair chimneys (tear-downs, crowns, flues).
• Install fireplaces and wood, gas, and pellet inserts.
• Install stone veneer on fireplaces, chimneys, and exteriors.
• Complete masonry repairs: tuckpointing, brick replacement, dampers, caps, liners.
• Troubleshoot fireplaces, stoves, and venting.
• Give honest recommendations, write estimates, and deliver strong customer service.
• Keep accurate records and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Trade certifications

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on construction

Heavy lifting

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Health insurance

Chimney & Hearth Service Technician

Locally owned | Harford County, MD | Serving Harford, Baltimore & Cecil Counties

Full-time | Competitive pay + incentives | Long-term career path

About the company

Established locally owned chimney and hearth company serving the area since 1987. We need mechanically skilled, hands-on people for a true trade role—not just chimney sweeping. Work includes gas and pellet stove repair, chimney rebuilds, fireplace and insert installs, and stone veneer. We train chimney-specific skills through a structured apprenticeship. We look for people who take pride in craftsmanship and want to move into lead or senior roles.

The role

Seeking an experienced service technician who has run their own truck in our industry. After a short training period on our systems, you’ll step into a leadership role running a truck and handling day-to-day responsibility. Ideal candidates are driven, positive, and ready to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair gas and pellet stoves (electronics, ignition, venting)
• Perform chimney/fireplace inspections and sweeps
• Rebuild and repair chimneys (tear-downs, crowns, flues)
• Install fireplaces and wood, gas, and pellet inserts
• Install stone veneer on fireplaces, chimneys, and exteriors
• Complete masonry repairs: tuckpointing, brick replacement, dampers, caps, liners
• Troubleshoot fireplaces, stoves, and venting
• Give honest recommendations, write estimates, and deliver strong customer service
• Keep accurate records and follow safety protocols.

Required

• CSIA, NFI, NCSG, or similar certifications
• Fireplace install, stone veneer, or chimney rebuild experience
• Proven mechanical aptitude diagnosing and repairing equipment (electronics, HVAC, vehicles, appliances, or similar)
• Hands-on construction or trade background
• Comfort working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and use power tools daily
• Reliable, accountable, and motivated to grow into leadership
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, and reliable transportation
• Gas systems, electrical diagnosis, or masonry/stone work

Training

• We provide paid CEU's for CSIA, NFI, and NCSG certifications

Compensation and benefits

• Medical insurance offered
• IRA with 3% match after about 1 year
• Company vehicle for job use
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid training, certifications, tools, uniforms, and safety gear
• Stable year-round local work across service, repair, install, and rebuild
• Established team with nearly 40 years in business

Equal opportunity employer.