Construction -Specialty remodeling Apprentice

Would you like to have a career using your hands and your brains? We are training for a demand specialty trade. This is year round work, indoors and outdoors. You will learn general construction plus the skills and knowledge required to install gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces. (Note: If you already know how to install or repair fireplaces, we are looking for you too!)

Apprenticeship includes on-the-job training, in class learning, videos, going to the manufacturers factory training and requires study on your own time. You will complete the apprenticeship with a national certification in hearth repairs and installation. We pay for committed students education. Apprenticeship program takes two years.

Character Requirements: Applicant must fit the core values of The Place: Professionalism, Integrity, Diligence, Caring, Temperance, and being in a Good Mood. A heart to serve.

Prerequisite Required : Being Coachable and eager to learn, including practice and study on your own time. Experience using hand tools, power tools, and a tape measure. Note: We perform background, driving record, credit, and drug testing before hiring. You must be insurable and bond-able to be eligible for hire.

Pay Scale: Starting wage for apprenticeship is $19 to $22 per hour depending on level of skill coming in. Pay raises as you work through apprenticeship. After 2 year apprenticeship and NFI certification, technicians earn $50k to 60K. Fully competent Master Nationally certified and trained technician/installer leads earn $75K+ annually. Full time year round work.

Schedule: An eight hour shift sometime between 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime or Saturday hours during busy season (Sept - February)

Why would you want to work at “The Place?” Ask some of our team members:

“Friendly people”, “Flexible Scheduling”, “We get all major holidays off and after 20 years of retail and not getting that, I love it!” “We care about each other”, “We learn and grow together”, “Clients coming in are happy ‘cause they are buying fun things”, “I am part of “The Place Family” and it’s just cool”, “Every day is different”, “I like who I work with”, “Family oriented ", “I like the environment”, “I don’t miss important events with my children anymore”, “We’re more like a family”, “Always striving to improve”, “We do training”, “I like that we are a Christian Organization”, “I get positive feedback and constructive criticism from management”, “We are the Best of the Best in Medina County!”

Worker’s Compensation Drug Free Safety Program and Nicotine Free Employer

We are committed to protecting the safety and health of all employees and clients. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug use create a considerable threat to this commitment. In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, we have a Drug Free Safety Policy. We are also a Nicotine-Free employer. Nicotine users are not eligible for employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person