Resinous Flooring Apprentice

Garage Outfitters; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k) Roth with match

Longevity stock program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee financial assistance

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Garage Outfitters is seeking a skilled floor coatings technician to join our Vermont workshop and field team. You will prepare surfaces, mix coatings, and install floor systems for residential and commercial projects across Vermont and upstate New York, while maintaining safe, efficient operations.

The role requires OSHA-10 or equivalent, respirator use, basic math for mix ratios, and the ability to read product data sheets.

Qualifications

• OSHA-10 training or evidence of prior completion.
• Ability to use respirator and pass a fit test.
• Substance-free work environment.
• Experience with basic construction techniques (painting, carpentry).
• Ability to apply coatings using brushes and rollers.
• Basic math to determine mix ratios during project work.
• Ability to read chemical data sheets and follow application instructions.
• Valid Vermont driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to reliably report to the workshop and travel to job sites.
• Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, professional work environment per OSHA and company safety rules.
• Review project folders, work instructions, and product data sheets.
• Prepare materials and equipment for each project.
• Prepare floor surfaces: grinding, shot blasting, sanding, vacuuming, repairs.
• Mix and install floor coatings using drills, squeegees, rollers, brushes.
• Clean and return tools to designated locations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, teammates, supervisors.
• Travel daily from workshop to project sites within Vermont and Northern NY; occasional overnight travel with notice.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Math

Reading data sheets

Construction basics

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Sanders

Polishers

Generators

Job description

Job Duties

• Maintain a safe, professional work environment and follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Review project folders, work instructions, and product data sheets.
• Prepare materials and equipment required for each project.
• Prepare floor surfaces, including grinding, shot blasting, sanding, vacuuming, and repairing substrates.
• Mix and install floor coatings using drills, squeegees, rollers, brushes, and other specialized tools.
• Clean, maintain, and return tools and equipment to designated locations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, teammates, and supervisors.
• Travel daily from the workshop to project sites within Vermont and Northern New York; occasional overnight travel with notice.

Requirements

• Completion of or the ability to complete an OSHA‑10 course (or proof of prior completion).
• Ability to use a respirator and complete a required fit test as part of essential safety procedures.
• Commitment to a substance‑free work environment.
• Experience with basic construction techniques (e.g., painting, carpentry).
• Ability to apply coatings using brushes and rollers.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions) to determine mix ratios during project work.
• Ability to read and understand chemical data sheets and follow application instructions.
• Valid Vermont driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to reliably report to the workshop and travel to job sites.
• Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others in a team environment.

The following physical and environmental demands reflect tasks that are essential to the role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position or move about the worksite for extended periods.
• Ability to position oneself to perform tasks at floor level, including bending, kneeling, or reaching.
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate electrical and mechanical equipment such as grinders, drills, sanders, polishers, and generators.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including varying temperatures, dust, and noise levels.
• Ability to travel daily to project sites; occasional overnight travel with notice.

Work Environment

Work is performed on residential and commercial project sites, as well as in a workshop setting for tasks such as tool cleaning, equipment maintenance, and preparing materials for upcoming projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental Insurance (Short- and Long-Term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, supplemental life insurance)
• Company Life Insurance
• 401(K) (Pre-Tax and Post-Tax) Roth 401(k) with company matching
• Longevity Stock Program
• IBP Foundation
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee Financial Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Garage Outfitters is a proud member of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, which has contributed to our high customer satisfaction ratings. This success is a direct result of our dedication to quality work and dependability. We are always looking for hard-working individuals who share our mission of helping our customers and contributing to the continued success of Builders. Our people are our most valuable asset, and if you consider yourself a leader in this industry, we want to hear from you.

EEO Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veterns.

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