Fireplace Service Technician in Olympia

Energy Jobline ZR; Olympia (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime pay

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company vehicle and fuel

Hands-on training

Industry certification costs covered

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Olympia-area is seeking a Fireplace Service Technician with 2–5 years of field experience. Training will be provided for relevant hearth industry certifications. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair wood, gas, and electric fireplaces and related systems in customers' homes.

The role emphasizes safety, professional appearance, and clear communication while learning our diagnostic processes and service procedures. Opportunity for long-term specialization in hearth services.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in learning a skilled trade.
• Reliable, punctual, teachable, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Able to maintain a clean, professional appearance when working in customers' homes.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools and learning safety with electrical and gas-fired equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, maintenance, and repair of gas, wood and electric fireplaces and inserts, and related equipment.
• Diagnose equipment problems and complete repairs using manufacturer guidance and company procedures.
• Inspect, test, and adjust heating appliances.
• Perform chimney inspections and cleaning, and assist with chimney repairs and installations.
• Explain service findings and recommended repairs clearly to customers.
• Complete service records, invoices, photographs, and other required documentation accurately.
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts inventory, and the service vehicle.
• Follow manufacturer instructions, building codes, and safety practices.
• Work independently after training; assist with installations and drywall/finish work when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability & punctuality

Customer-service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Valid driver's license

Tools

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Position

Join our Olympia-area hearth-services team and build a skilled trade with paid, hand-on training. We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined person with 2-5 years of field experience to become a Fireplace Service Technician. Prior professional hearth experience is not required; we will train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a genuine willingness to learn.

We provide paid, hand-on training and support for relevant industry certifications. You’ll work alongside experienced team members, receive ongoing coaching and mentoring, and have support as you learn our products, diagnostic processes, safety requirements, and service procedures.

This position involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing wood, gas and electric stoves, fireplaces and inserts, venting systems, chimneys, and related heating equipment. Because much of the work takes place in customers' homes, the technician must present a clean, professional appearance, protect the work area, communicate respectfully, and follow established safety practices.

The ideal candidate is honest, teachable, mechanically capable, and committed to safe, high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of experience in apartment or residential maintenance, fire or water restoration, HVAC or appliance repair, construction, automotive repair or another hand-on field who wants to develop long-term expertise in the hearth industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, maintenance, and repair of gas, wood and electric fireplaces and inserts, and related equipment
• Diagnose equipment problems and complete repairs using manufacturer guidance and established company procedures
• Clean, inspect, test, and adjust heating appliances
• Perform chimney inspections and cleaning, and assist with chimney repairs and installations
• Explain service findings and recommended repairs clearly and professionally to customers
• Complete service records, invoices, photographs, and other required documentation accurately
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts inventory, and the assigned service vehicle
• Follow manufacturer instructions, applicable building codes, and company safety practices
• Work independently after successfully completing the required trainingAssist with installations, drywall and finish work when needed

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in learning a skilled trade
• Reliable, punctual, teachable, and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer-service skills
• Able to maintain a clean, professional, job-site-appropriate appearance when working in customers' homes
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools and learning to work safely with electrical components and gas-fired equipment
• Comfortable working at heights, including ladders and residential roofs, while using required fall-protection equipment
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurance requirements
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds independently and assist with team lifting and positioning heavier appliances using appropriate equipment
• Able to bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces or outdoors as job conditions require
• Able to successfully complete job-related background, driving-record, and other lawful pre-employment screening after a conditional offer

but Not Required

• Experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, construction, automotive repair, maintenance, or another mechanical field
• Technical‑school or trade‑school coursework
• Experience troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems
• Fireplace Institute (NFI), manufacturer, gas‑piping, or other hearth‑industry training

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $25-$35, based on relevant experience and demonstrated ability
• Overtime pay for eligible hours worked over 40 in a work week
• A regular weekday schedule, with advance notice of seasonal overtime whenever possible
• Six paid holidays each year
• Five days of paid vacation during the first year, increasing with tenure up to ten days
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington law
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company vehicle and fuel for authorized work travel
• Paid, hand-on training with experienced technicians
• Employer-paid manufacturer training and approved industry certification costs
• Opportunities to advance into a fully qualified service-technician role as skills and certifications develop