Home Remodeling Trainee - Carpenter (Full-Time, W2!)

West Shore; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Home Remodeling Trainee to join their Grand Rapids team. This exciting role offers the chance to work hands-on in home renovations, focusing on delivering exceptional shower installations and bath remodels. You will receive comprehensive training from certified instructors, ensuring you develop the skills necessary to excel in the remodeling field. With a commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, this company provides a supportive environment where your craftsmanship is valued. If you're ready to take ownership of your career and make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Unlimited Overtime Opportunities

Company-provided Tools and Equipment

Vehicle and Gas Covered

Qualifications

• Experience or eagerness to learn in carpentry, remodeling, or construction.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials and load company trucks for installations.
• Complete controlled demolition and install new bath fixtures.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Carpentry

Remodeling

Plumbing

Construction

Attention to Detail

Reading Tape Measure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Home Remodeling Trainee - Carpenter (Full-Time, W2!)

Cascade, MI 49546, USA • Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Job Description

We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We are proud that our commitment to culture has earned us the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation’s top employers, as well as distinct recognition in the following categories: Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.

Looking to build your career with a company who values your craftsmanship, skill, and experience? Join a team who works just as hard for you as you do for our customers.

As a Home Remodeling Trainee on our Grand Rapids team, you will join us on our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home by consistently delivering five-star shower installation and bath remodel experiences to our customers.

You will report directly to our Installation Manager and work closely with our Lead Installers, Trainers, and Warehouse/Operations professionals.

Why Work at West Shore Home?

We’ve got you covered with:

• Full-time, year-round W2 employment with a generous benefits package including insurances, Paid Time Off, 401k with company match
• Unlimited overtime opportunities that pay up to DOUBLE your normal wage
• Access to world-class training programs through our NCCER Accredited Training Units led by our Certified Instructors & Trainers to help you level up your career
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• A vehicle, gas, and drive time covered by West Shore Home

What It Takes to Succeed

At West Shore Home, we are Default Aggressive towards our goals and take Extreme Ownership of our results. We’ll provide you with the training and tools to set you up for success, and we hope that you’ll bring:

• Experience in carpentry, remodeling, plumbing, construction – or a hunger to learn!
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have a valid smart phone or smart device in order to log into Company required systems using two-factor authentication

A Day in the Life

In this role, you can expect to:

• Meet at our warehouse at 6:30AM, gather materials, and load company trucks
• Drive to customers home, greet and establish rapport
• Complete controlled demolition of the bathtub/shower area
• Install new bathtub/shower pan and acrylic wall surround, update plumbing as needed
• Show extreme attention to detail and care for customer’s home by properly cleaning up following installation
• Obtain necessary signed documents & payment from customer, and return to warehouse

More to Know

• Schedule: Non-exempt role with standard hours Monday – Friday beginning at 6:30AM, end times may vary
• Seniority Level: Entry-Level, Associate

Our Growth Story

What started as a local window & door replacement company in a small Pennsylvania suburb has grown into a technology-enabled home improvement powerhouse with over 2,500 employees across 16+ states. With continued national expansion plans, we have committed ourselves to staying true to our roots with a customer-first mindset and an employee-centric culture. While we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we are aligned by our values and are driven by a common goal – becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand.

We operate at our best when every employee works to achieve their individual potential. To facilitate this, West Shore Home actively invests in our people by providing the structure and support to challenge you as you grow professionally and offering tools to achieve personal satisfaction.

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It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.