Working Hearth Installation Foreman / Lead Installer

Adams Stove Company; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Stove Company in Adams, MA is seeking a Working Foreman to lead a small crew of installation technicians in wood pellet and gas hearth appliance installations.

This hands-on role requires inspecting work, coordinating materials, and ensuring compliance with codes. You will work alongside the crew daily, read installation manuals, and communicate clearly with homeowners in a practical, field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with wood pellet and/or gas hearth appliance installation.
• Experience installing stoves, fireplaces, and/or inserts.
• Strong understanding of venting, clearances, hearth requirements, and installation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturer installation instructions.
• Experience leading or supervising other installers or tradespeople.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems in the field.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work physically and safely in construction environments.
• Valid driverbres license and reliable transportation.
• Current Construction Supervisor License (CSL) as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-to-three person installation crew.
• Personally participate in installations every day.
• Install wood pellet and gas stoves, fireplaces, and inserts.
• Install and work with venting, chimney systems, hearth components, and related materials.
• Read and interpret installation manuals, plans, and specifications.
• Determine the proper installation approach and resolve field issues.
• Assign work and keep the crew productive.
• Inspect work for quality and compliance with manufacturer requirements and applicable codes.
• Train and develop less-experienced installers.
• Coordinate materials, tools, deliveries, and jobsite preparation.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and customers.
• Identify problems before they become expensive callbacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized jobsite.
• Take responsibility for getting the installation completed correctly and professionally.

Skills

Hands-on installation

Team leadership

Customer communication

Read installation manuals

Ventilation knowledge

Stove installation

Driver's license

CSL license

Job description

Working Hearth Installation Foreman / Lead Installer

Adams Stove Company - Adams,MA

Wood Pellet & Gas Stoves Fireplaces Inserts

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on hearth installation professional to lead a small installation team of three. This is not a desk-based management position. We are looking for someone who can lead the crew, make sound decisions in the field, communicate with customers and management, and work alongside the crew performing installations. The ideal candidate has substantial experience installing and servicing wood pellet and gas stoves, fireplaces, and inserts, understands venting and installation requirements, and is ready to take ownership of the job from preparation through completion.

The Position:

• Lead a two-to-three person installation crew.
• Personally participate in installations every day.
• Install wood pellet and gas stoves, fireplaces, and inserts.
• Install and work with venting, chimney systems, hearth components, and related materials.
• Read and interpret installation manuals, plans, and specifications.
• Determine the proper installation approach and resolve field issues.
• Assign work and keep the crew productive.

• Inspect work for quality and compliance with manufacturer requirements and applicable codes.
• Train and develop less-experienced installers.
• Coordinate materials, tools, deliveries, and jobsite preparation.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and customers.
• Identify problems before they become expensive callbacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized jobsite.
• Take responsibility for getting the installation completed correctly and professionally.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for someone who is both a skilled installer and a capable field leader.

You should have:

• Significant hands-on experience with wood pellet and/or gas hearth appliance installation.
• Experience installing stoves, fireplaces, and/or inserts.
• Strong understanding of venting, clearances, hearth requirements, and installation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturer installation instructions.
• Experience leading or supervising other installers or tradespeople.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems in the field.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• A strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work physically and safely in construction environments
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current Construction Supervisor License (CSL), as required for the position.

This Position Is NOT:

• A construction manager who primarily manages from an office.
• A project manager who wants to delegate all field work.
• Someone whose experience is limited to supervising subcontractors.
• An entry-level installer who is not yet capable of leading a crew.

This Position IS:

We are looking for a Working Foreman who enjoys being in the field. You will be expected to lead the crew and do the work.

The right person might describe themselves as a:

• Lead Installer
• Working Foreman
• Installation Supervisor
• Hearth Installer
• Senior Installer
• Field Supervisor

If you have the technical knowledge to install hearth products correctly, the leadership ability to direct a small crew, and the willingness to work alongside them, we want to talk with you.

Compensation: $38–$45/hour, depending on experience, licensing, and demonstrated skills.

We are looking for someone interested in becoming a key member of the team and taking ownership of the installation operation.