Junior Installer

Closets By Design Connecticut West; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Closets By Design Connecticut West seeks an experienced Lead Installer to complete on-site installations of custom closets, garages, pantries, and offices. You will mentor an apprentice, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality craftsmanship with customer satisfaction in mind.

The ideal candidate has proven installation experience, reads design plans well, and communicates professionally with clients. This full-time role offers on-site work and opportunities for advancement within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in custom closet, cabinetry, millwork, or residential installation.
• Ability to read and interpret design plans and installation specs.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Strong focus on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and plans before starting work.
• Install custom closets, garages, pantries, and offices per plans.
• Ensure components are level, secure, and finished to standard.
• Conduct quality checks and final customer walkthrough.
• Serve as on-site contact, provide updates, address questions.
• Troubleshoot field issues and document outcomes.
• Submit installation paperwork and material reports accurately.
• Communicate delays and changes to management.
• Perform service calls, repairs, and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain company vehicles and tools in safe condition.

Skills

Closet installation

Read design plans

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Customer service

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Levels

Measuring devices

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable Lead Installer to complete on-site installations of custom closets, garages, pantries, offices, mudrooms, and other home organization systems. This hands-on role is responsible for delivering exceptional craftsmanship, maintaining a safe and organized job site, guiding the assigned apprentice, and ensuring every project is completed efficiently and to the customer’s satisfaction.

For over 40 years, Closets by Design has been a recognized leader in home organizing systems. We design, manufacture, and install a complete line of custom closets, home office furniture, media systems, wall-beds, garage cabinetry, and more. We desire motivated, organized, caring individuals who have a passion to provide outstanding craftsmanship and superior customer service.

We are currently searching for a Lead Installer to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced installer and capable mentor who can manage assigned projects from job-site arrival through the final customer walkthrough.

Lead Installer Responsibilities:

• Review work orders, design plans, room conditions, measurements, and installation requirements before beginning work
• Verify that all materials, hardware, tools, and equipment are complete, accurate, protected, and accounted for before departure and throughout the job
• Perform hands-on installation of custom closets, garages, pantries, offices, mudrooms, and other organization systems according to approved plans
• Ensure all components are level, secure, properly aligned, and finished to company standards for fit, appearance, function, and craftsmanship
• Conduct quality checks throughout the installation and complete a final inspection before presenting the project to the customer
• Act as the primary on-site contact for the customer, explain the installation process, provide progress updates, address questions professionally, and conduct the final walkthrough
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field issues involving measurements, site conditions, materials, hardware, or design details; promptly escal...
• Complete and submit required installation paperwork, daily updates, customer acknowledgments, service notes, material reports, and damage or shortage documentation accurately and on time
• Communicate job status, delays, change needs, and follow-up items to installation management
• Perform service calls, repairs, adjustments, and corrective installations as assigned
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and serviceable condition
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, accountability, and respectful conduct on every job site

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in custom closet, cabinetry, finish carpentry, millwork, or residential installation required
• Ability to read and interpret design plans, work orders, measurements, and installation specifications
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, levels, measuring devices, and common installation techniques
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• Physical ability to lift and carry installation materials, climb, bend, kneel, and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required

The Lead Installer is expected to set the standard for craftsmanship, productivity, safety, professionalism, and customer care.

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Life
• 401k Match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour (potential earnings based on commission)