Field Apprentice - Installation & Service

Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Certification training provided

Job summary

Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney in Colorado is seeking a Field Apprentice — Installation & Service. You’ll learn hands-on fireplace and chimney installation and service under mentors, gaining skills on job sites, in customers’ homes, and on rooftops.

Starting as an Apprentice, you’ll progress toward Journeyman and Lead Technician, with certification tracks (NFI or CSIA) funded by us. This entry-level role offers real growth, competitive pay, and a supportive team in Evergreen and the Denver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn, listen, and improve every day.
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Reliable transportation for mountain driving.
• Comfort with basic technology—tablet usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced technicians on installation and service jobs: staging materials, handling tools, learning by doing.
• Observe and ask questions on every job—we want you to understand the why behind everything.
• Complete daily job checklists and learn company processes from day one.
• Progress toward doing independent work on common jobs by the end of your first year.
• Work on fireplace installations, chimney sweeps, annual inspections, gas appliance repairs.
• Use a tablet to document jobs and upload photos—yes, real technology, not just hammers.
• Write weekly field logs reflecting what you learned each week.
• Follow professional standards: you're in people's homes, and we respect that.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Professional demeanor

Reliable transportation

Colorado driver license

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Field Apprentice — Installation & Service

About Us

Founded in 1998, Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney and Mountain Hearth & Patio serve the West Denver metro and Foothills communities with the highest standards of fireplace, chimney, and customer care. We're a tight-knit team built on integrity, heart, unity, technical excellence, and respect. We don't just fix fireplaces—we build careers. If you're looking for a real job with real opportunity (not just a paycheck), you've found the right place.

The Role

As a Field Apprentice, you'll learn hands-on fireplace and chimney installation and service work under the direct mentorship of experienced technicians. Your job is simple: show up, learn, and grow.

You’ll spend your days in the field—on job sites, in customers' homes, on rooftops—learning how fireplaces work, how to install them right, how to diagnose and fix problems, and how to treat customers like they're part of your family. This is a real career path. Not labor. Not dead-end. A genuine path forward.

What You’ll Do

Learning & Support

• Assist experienced technicians on installation and service jobs: staging materials, handling tools, learning by doing
• Observe and ask questions on every job—we want you to understand the why behind everything
• Complete daily job checklists and learn company processes from day one
• Progress toward doing independent work on common jobs by the end of your first year

Hands-On Work

• Work on fireplace installations, chimney sweeps, annual inspections, gas appliance repairs
• Use a tablet to document jobs and upload photos—yes, real technology, not just hammers
• Write weekly field logs reflecting what you learned each week
• Follow professional standards: you're in people's homes, and we respect that

Growth & Development

• Get your industry certification (NFI or CSIA) within 6–12 months—we pay for it all
• Progress from Apprentice → Journeyman → Lead Technician as you develop skills
• Expect a promotion review within 12–18 months if you meet development milestones
• Work with a Lead Technician who is invested in your success

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Colorado driver's license with clean driving record
• Willingness to learn. Genuinely. Show up ready to listen, observe, and improve every day.
• Strong work ethic—you own your mistakes and fix them
• Professional demeanor—you represent our company in customers' homes
• Reliable transportation (AWD vehicle preferred for mountain driving)
• Comfort with basic technology—you’ll use a tablet on day one

Bonus Qualities:

• Mechanical curiosity—you like knowing how things work and why
• Some experience in construction, HVAC, or any hands-on technical trade
• Customer service background
• Physical capability to work in all weather, on rooftops, at heights, in tight spaces

What You DON'T Need:

• Prior fireplace or chimney experience—we'll train you fully
• Any special technical background
• College degree plans—we hire for the work, not the resume

Schedule & Location

• Full-time: Monday–Friday + rotating Saturdays
• Location: Based in Evergreen, CO; work throughout Denver Metro and Foothills
• Hours: Flexible—we work with you on scheduling needs

What You’ll Earn

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate for entry-level technicians $23/hour
• Pay increases as you earn certifications and demonstrate skills
• Performance bonuses possible as you advance

Benefits:

• Health insurance & 401(k) matching (available with full-time employment)
• Company-paid certification training (NFI or CSIA)—required within 6–12 months, fully funded by us
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off per company policy
• A genuinely good team in a beautiful part of Colorado