Installer

American Christmas; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

American Christmas is hiring installers for large-scale holiday displays at our Mount Vernon HQ and client locations across New York City and the Tri-State area. This seasonal position runs from late December through mid-January, with a weather-ready, outdoors-in-atmosphere setup.

Expect long shifts, weekends, and potential overnight work. You will lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs), work with ladders and lifts, and may perform driving duties if licensed.

Qualifications

• Experience installing large holiday displays.
• Ability to lift 50 lb unassisted.
• Willingness to work overnights, weekends, and long shifts.
• Must provide own basic tools.
• Comfortable with heights up to 40 ft and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards as a condition of employment.
• Install displays at client locations, primarily NYC/Tri-State.
• Work on ladders and lifts for interior and exterior décor.
• Use hand and power tools and basic rigging.
• Remove displays at season end.
• Possible paid driving duties if licensed.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Own basic tools

Aesthetic sense for décor

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Weather endurance

Follow instructions

Safety-minded

Tools

AWP Genie

Push-Around

Scissor Lifts

Boom Lift

Hand & power tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: American Christmas HQ - MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Summary: Installers will work on complex large-scale installations in conjunction with other team members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhering to all set Safety Standards as a condition of your employment.
• Installing displays at client locations mostly in New York City and the Tri-State Area
• Install work includes working on ladders and lifts on both interior and exterior décor
• Using a variety of hand and power tools
• Basic Rigging skills- i.e.- Aircraft cable
• Basic Electrical Skills- Zip Cord/SJ Cord
• Maintain high safety standards and techniques related to the job
• Removing Displays at the end of the holiday season
• Opportunity for additional paid driving duties, A valid Driver’s License is required for this. Otherwise, a driver’s license is not required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Can lift minimally 50 pounds unassisted
• Must supply own basic tools
• Operating AWP Genie, Push-Around and Scissor Lifts- Boom Lift on occasion
• Must be available for Overnights, Weekends, and 12+ hour shifts
• Must be comfortable in all type of lifts and ladders- able to work in excess of 40 feet
• Intuitive ability to think on your feet and problem solve
• Aesthetic sense for installing and working with commercial holiday décor
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other team members
• A positive attitude
• Keen awareness and attention to detail
• Preparedness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

We will be off from the end of the installation season (Mid December) until December 26th. Work will start again on December 27th and last until around January 15th