Furniture Repairer

Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc. seeks a Furniture Repairer to repair, touch up and rebuild all furniture products, ensuring top-notch, sellable condition for customers.

responsibilities include inspecting defects, performing repairs with covering, padding and springs, and using power tools; in-home repairs and safe, organized operations in customers' homes are expected. The role requires 3–5 years of furniture repair experience, strong customer service, a valid license for van operation, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certificate in Furniture repair (Technical or Trade school) preferred.
• 3–5 years furniture repair experience.
• 1–2 years customer service experience.
• 1–2 years furniture, flooring, and/or appliance, electronics experience.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for staff who drive a service van.
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights; backscreen required.
• Ability to work night, weekend, and/or early morning hours based on business needs.
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem.
• Repair: Remove and install covering, padding, webbing and springs; perform glass cutting.
• Operate: Run power tools and a sewing machine to fix ornamental trim, braids and buttons.
• Finish: Match colors of stain and paint to finishes.
• Perform: Complete in-home furniture repairs; make decisions while in customers' homes and operate the repair van.
• Accuracy: Track and maintain inventory and document movement of merchandise.
• Safety: Maintain housekeeping; keep hazardous chemicals labeled and stored per standards.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting/pushing/pulling

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair (Preferred)

Job description

Pay Range: $20.14 - $24.47 hourly

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

NFM’s Furniture Repairer is responsible for repairing, touching up and rebuilding all furniture products. Generally working with complex repairs ensuring that the product is looking top-notch and in sellable condition for our customers.

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem
• Repair: Ability to remove and install covering, padding, webbing and springs as well performing glass cutting
• Operate: Run various power tools to assist in repairs including a sewing machine to fix ornamental trim, braids and buttons
• Finish: Match colors of stain and paint to a variety of finishes
• Perform: Complete in-home furniture repairs; make decisions on how to handle and negotiate while in customer’s homes and often times responsible for operating the repair van
• Accuracy: Track and maintain inventory and document movement of merchandise
• Safety: Maintain housekeeping. Keep all hazardous chemicals properly labeled and stored according to government standards

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of Furniture repair experience
• 1-2 years of customer service experience
• 1-2 years of furniture, flooring, and/or appliance, electronics products experience
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record required for staff who drive a service van
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights, backscreen required
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check