In-Home Furniture Repair Technician Apprentice

Colonial Group; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee discount

Job summary

Jordan’s Furniture in Reading, MA is seeking a Furniture Repair Technician apprentice to perform in-home repairs, including upholstery, wood, leather, and mechanism repairs. Trainees work from our Reading store with initial training at the Nashua, NH warehouse, Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM during training.

This 4-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience using company vans to travel to customers, with a focus on customer service, safety, and quality workmanship, ending with a promotion

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must have a valid license and possess a safe driving record.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for difficult customer situations.

Responsibilities

• Refinishes and patches damaged furniture including paint, stain, enamel or lacquers; mixes paints and stains to match existing finish
• Repairs, replaces and rebuilds damaged leather or upholstery furniture or mechanical parts
• Sets up and operates such tools as power drills, sanders, saws, and other tools required for repair
• Completes repair related paperwork and other documentation as required
• Safely drives company van to customers’ homes to assess and repair damaged furniture
• Effectively educates and informs customers on repair techniques and/or warranty programs

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Tools

Power drills

Sanders

Saws

Job description

Jordan’s Furniture in Reading, MA is seeking a Furniture Repair Technician apprentice to perform in-home repairs, including upholstery, wood, leather, and mechanism repairs. Trainees work from our Reading store with initial training at the Nashua, NH warehouse, Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM during training.

This 4-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience using company vans to travel to customers, with a focus on customer service, safety, and quality workmanship, ending with a promotion