Fireplace Installation Apprentice: Hands-on Craft & Safety

Swfireplace; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Simple IRA with Employer Match

Job summary

Southwest Fireplace in Frankfort, IL is hiring a Fireplace Technician Apprentice. You will assist with fireplace and related installations, using hand and power tools, and support showroom and field teams on various job sites.

The role emphasizes safety, basic carpentry tasks, and learning on the job. A valid driver’s license, English fluency, and willingness to work year-round are required, with potential for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Own basic tools necessary to complete scheduled work.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Experience in carpentry, masonry, drywall, or fireplace industry is a plus but not required.
• Experience driving a box truck is preferred.
• Ethics, integrity, responsibility and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools to complete fireplace, outdoor patio, and related installations safely.
• Complete daily jobs and communicate with Sales Project Managers and admin team.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret instructions and specifications.
• Maintain customer focus and respectful interactions.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs+ and work outdoors or on construction sites.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English proficiency

Basic tools ownership

Comfort with heights

Carpentry/drywall/masonry exposure

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Southwest Fireplace in Frankfort, IL is hiring a Fireplace Technician Apprentice. You will assist with fireplace and related installations, using hand and power tools, and support showroom and field teams on various job sites.

The role emphasizes safety, basic carpentry tasks, and learning on the job. A valid driver’s license, English fluency, and willingness to work year-round are required, with potential for training and advancement.