Field Technician, Chicago IL area

Window Nation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Window Nation is hiring for a field-facing role that measures residential windows, conducts installations, and supports the pricing and scheduling process. The role requires accurate measurement skills, prior window experience, and a valid driver’s license.

You will work on-site with customers, coordinate with the team, and ensure installation specifications are met while maintaining product knowledge. Prospective candidates should be comfortable with ladders and safety standards, able to

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience measuring replacement windows.
• 2+ years professional experience installing/repairing windows, roofing, siding, and related home improvement projects.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Visit residential customer sites to measure windows, doors, and openings as needed.
• Ensure orders meet installation specifications and include material and labor requirements.
• Support pricing by providing accurate measurements and assessments for labor/materials.
• Review installation projects with customers and anticipate roadblocks.
• Execute change orders as needed and maintain service parts inventory.
• Complete service assessments to identify needed services, materials and labor.
• Fulfill service appointment specifications and stay proficient with Window Nation products and installation techniques.

Skills

Measuring windows

Window installation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CRM systems

Job description

One Goal, One Passion - Growth is Everything at Window Nation

Recruiting the best talent is one of Window Nation's main goals. With growth always being our number one priority, we're committed to finding and keeping the best employees possible. We want you to be your authentic self, we want you to love what you do, we want you to grow with us. Grow professionally and grow personally. We know that we all grow together at Window Nation, and we are proud of that. One Goal, One Passion - Growth is Everything at Window Nation.

Core Responsibilities

• Visit residential customer sites to measure each window, door, sliding glass door opening as needed
• Ensure order meets required installation specifications; ensure comprehensive purchase order, including material and labor requirements
• Support pricing process by providing accurate measurements and assessments for labor/materials
• Review installation project/process with customers
• Anticipate roadblocks that could impact customer expectations, job costs and/or code performance; recommend solutions
• Execute change order specifications
• Maintain service parts inventory and equipment
• Complete service assessments; identify needed services, materials, and labor to relevant stakeholders
• Fulfill service appointment specifications
• Ability to learn and stay proficient with all Window Nation products, install techniques, and service techniques.
• Maintain proficiency to do all tasks of the position.
• Maintain a substantive knowledge of product, install techniques, and construction basics
• Maintaining a driving record that meets company’s insurance standards
• Ability to use an extension ladder in a safe manner to measure windows and perform services
• Must be able to passEPAcertification and follow EPARegulations
• Knowledgeof localpermit/license/historical/HOArequirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 2+ years professional experience measuring replacement windows
• 2+ years professional experience installing/repairing windows, roofing, siding, and related home improvement projects
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel; experience with Customer Relationship management systems preferred
• Capability to navigate various applications on an iPad
• Customer-centric mindset
• Superior time and project management skills
• Ability to navigate a CRM system (i.e., SalesForce, Dynamics, Microsoft systems)

$33 - $33 an hour

Window Nation cultivates a culture of inclusionthat respects our employees' individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make us a better team – one that makes good decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

At this time, Window Nation is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.