Furniture Repair Technician-$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Living Spaces Furniture; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 31,271 - 40,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time only)

Dental (full-time only)

Vision (full-time only)

401(k) with company match

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay (full-time only)

Life insurance (full-time only)

Job summary

Living Spaces Furniture in Visalia is hiring a Furniture Repair Technician 1 responsible for repairing and inspecting damaged merchandise. The role includes proficiency in upholstery and wood repairs, achieving high restock quality, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This position offers an hourly wage between $22.70 and $29.50, with access to a variety of employee benefits for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience working with upholstery, fabrics, wood furniture, leather, and veneer finishes.
• Strong working knowledge of leather repairs and wood repairs including scratches and dents.

Responsibilities

• Identify repair needs and follow standard operating procedures.
• Repair upholstery and wood components as needed.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Repairing upholstery

Wood furniture repairs

Product assembly

Operating radio frequency equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Repair tools and equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Furniture Repair Technician 1 repairs, restores, and inspects merchandise that has been damaged or has manufacturer defects. The role is performed inside the shop or on the dock, ensuring outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

Position Description

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000 paid in 4 payments over 6 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify repair needs and follow standard operating procedures to repair accordingly.
• Demonstrate proficiency in repairing at least one of the following:
  • Upholstery / Leather products – stitching, panel replacement, mechanism, frame repair, button replacement, and other components.
  • Wood / case goods – burn‑ins, color matching, panel replacements, adjustment of drawers, doors, glides, and other components.
• Achieve 80% restock to first quality.
• Identify proper quality disposition of furniture after inspection.
• Have a clear understanding and experience with product assembly.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques.
• Able to operate radio frequency equipment.
• Conduct operations in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean work area, free from debris on the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1–2 years experience working with upholstery, fabrics, wood furniture, leather, and veneer finishes. Able to use necessary tools and equipment. Strong working knowledge of leather repairs, wood repairs including scratches, dents, and split wood. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay is determined by several factors, including applicant education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable skills, market demand, company budget, internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.

Compensation

Hourly wage: $22.70 – $29.50. Overtime pay is available for eligible, non‑exempt team members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center team members are eligible to receive a team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPIs.

Additional Available Benefits

• Medical (full‑time only)
• Dental (full‑time only)
• Vision (full‑time only)
• 401(k) with company match (full and part‑time)
• Vacation (full‑time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
• Paid Sick Leave (full and part‑time)
• Flex or Health Spending Account (eligible full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full and part‑time)
• Holiday pay (full‑time only)
• Life insurance (full‑time only)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify

Living Spaces participates in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.