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Surface Experts North Fort Worth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Company car

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Accrued vacation

New hire training

Tools provided

Learn a new trade

Mentorship opportunities

Support lines

Small business environment

Job summary

Surface Experts is seeking a hands-on Technician to join our local franchise in Ann Arbor. You'll perform on-site repairs across multiple surfaces, solving problems with practical skills and creativity. No overnight shifts and a friendly, supportive team environment.

You will receive tools, a branded company vehicle, paid holidays, and a structured onboarding. Expect a performance-based compensation model with base pay plus commissions starting Day 1, plus ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with your hands in construction, manufacturing, painting, or a hobby.
• Ability to identify, compare, and recreate colors is important.
• Experience in facilities maintenance is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• On-site for 4+ customers per day.
• Handle on-site work orders, customer service, and follow-ups.
• Serve a variety of customers across industries including property management, hotels, movers, builders, etc.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Color matching

Facilities maintenance

Tools

CRM/Dispatch tool

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy variety in your work? Surface Experts Technician might be the job for you! Enjoy using your creativity to problem-solve repairs that typically take less than an hour.

A Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0nCFdtqqs

We Offer

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based commissions starting on day 1
• Great Work/Life Balance: No required overtime, no nights, no weekends
• Time Off: Paid holidays and accruable vacation
• Flexible Work Schedule: Can accommodate midweek appointments
• Paid New Hire Training: Onboarding includes learning alongside a trained technician
• Company Car: Each technician drives a branded company vehicle for job duties
• Tools Included: All necessary tools and products are provided
• Learn a New Trade: Develop skills in a brand-new emerging trade
• Supportive Work Environment: Team celebrates achievements and collaborates in their approach to problem-solving
• Small Business: Local business with an owner who works alongside the team each day
• Mentorship Opportunities: Ongoing repair training and career development
• Dedicated Help Lines: Technician Support Team on call to assist to questions

Duties

In the Field Daily

• On the jobsite for 4+ customers per day
• On-site Work Orders, customer service, and follow-ups
• Working for a variety of customers in different industries including Property Management, Hotels, Movers, Builders, etc.

Customer Service and Communication

• Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff
• Track work progress and notes in our CRM/Dispatch tool
• Communicate with support team with questions

Follow Repair Process

• Understand and utilize our unique 5-step repair process
• Employ each tool in your custom tool-kit
• Problem-solve repairs with creativity

We're seeking someone with experience in the construction industry, a trade, or any kind of handyman work. Your familiarity with tools, construction materials, and basic construction common sense will be essential in mastering the Surface Experts process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with your hands - This could be in construction, manufacturing, painting, or even a personal hobby.
• Experience working in facilities maintenance can be a big plus but is not required.
• An ability to identify, compare, and recreate colors - Understanding color and how to match color is a large part of what we do.

About Surface Experts

Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair small damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels Almost Everything!

We combine old school skill sets with new technology and products, resulting in a durable and appealing repair all provided with a smile.

Most repairs are simple and smaller than a dinner plate, yet our competition focuses on complete resurfacing. Our objective is a happy customer and a long-term relationship. We focus on saving our customers time, money and wasted materials that end up in landfills.

Our typical repair requires only 1 to 2 tablespoons of product so our technicians can carry their entire set of tools and equipment in a small vehicle. Our approach is clean and free of odors in less than two hours.

Compensation: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

VISION

• To establish and lead a nationally recognized market for surface repair as an alternative to replacement or complete refinishing.
• Our goal is to be represented in every major metropolitan area, and for our brand to be synonymous with spot repair among all facilities and maintenance management.

MISSION

• Our mission is to develop outstanding teams by investing in strong relationships.
• Together, we work to solve our customers’ problems by reducing the waste of time, money, and materials that end up in landfills.

VALUES

• Serve Others
• Put Relationships First
• No Jerks
• Be Humble
• Be a Problem Solver
• Be Curious
• Seek to Understand the Cause of the Problem
• Work Smart
• Constantly Improve
• Trust the Process
• Be Organized
• Be Teachable
• Put Business Needs Above Personal Wants

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Surface Experts Corporate.