Service Technician

Havertys Furniture; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time-off (vacation, sick, etc.)

Employee discount on merchandise

Daily pay program

Job summary

Havertys Furniture is seeking a Furniture Repair and Refinish Technician in Huntsville, AL. You will visit customers’ homes to repair furniture, upholstery, cabinets and more, using various materials and techniques.

The role requires driving a company van and completing on-site reports with photos for the Customer Service team. The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, a valid driver's license, and is comfortable working independently.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• DOT Certification (company paid).
• High school graduate or GED.
• Technical school graduates preferred.
• Proven ability to work with hands, build and repair with mechanical aptitude.
• Able to pass a physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers’ homes and repair merchandise (Furniture, Upholstery, Cabinets, Leather, etc.).
• Drive company-provided technician van to customer homes and back to store.
• Evaluate furniture repairs and actions needed to satisfy customers.
• Represent Havertys professionally while visiting customers’ homes.
• Inspect, repair furniture and help resolve customer issues.
• Create accurate on-site home reports with photos and descriptions for review.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Job description

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Location: Huntsville, AL, USA

Furniture Repair and Refinish Technician

Do you like to work with your hands building or repairing things? Have you built wood shelves or refinished furniture? Do you think you can reupholster your favorite lounge chair and don’t mind working alone? If the answer is yes, then Havertys Furniture has the perfect position for YOU!

Pay

$20 - $30 an hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday. 8-hour days.

This Is Your Opportunity To

• Visit customers’ homes and repair merchandise (Furniture, Upholstery, Cabinets, Leather, etc.) using methods and materials such as Burn-in Soft Fill, Bondo, dry powders for color, aerosol lacquers, shading lacquers, buffing fine scratches from dressers, nightstands, and tabletops, and gluing and clamping components (Training provided).
• Drive company-provided technician van to customer homes. Return van to store after shift.
• Evaluate furniture repairs and actions needed to satisfy our customers.
• Represent Havertys Furniture professionally while visiting the customers' homes and inspecting their furniture.
• Inspect, repair furniture, and help to resolve the customers' furniture-related issues.
• Create accurate on-site home reports, with photos and description of damaged merchandise for the Customer Service team to review.
• Inspect and keep the service van and tools in good condition.

Earning Opportunity

• Furniture Repair and Refinish Technicians earn $20 - $30 per hour.
• Get Paid Daily . Team members now have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.

We Offer

• Paid comprehensive training.
• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Job Requirements

• Must be 21 and have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must have a current Driver’s License and have a clean driving record with minimal moving violations.
• Must be able to achieve DOT Certification (company paid).
• High school graduate or GED.
• Technical school graduates preferred.
• Proven ability to work with hands, build and repair with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Candidates must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
• Able to communicate effectively using speech, hearing, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass background requirements and drug screen including THC testing.

Work Environment

• Work from service truck and visit customers’ homes, Tuesday – Saturday. 8-hour days.
• Must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable. Returning the service vehicle to the store each night.

Physical Demands

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
• Must be able to move up to 90 pounds, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling furniture.
• The role involves driving, going in and out of customers' homes, and properly handling materials.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Huntsville

Job Segment: Upholstery, Manufacturing