FURNITURE REPAIR TECH/ IN HOME

Bassett Furniture•San Antonio, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Drives a company vehicle to customer’s homes to perform repairs and/or assess needed repairs. Works with the warehouse team to prep and repair home furnishing products. Uses carpentry, upholstery, leather, and color matching skills to provide the best product to customers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
Valid driver’s license and a maintained clear driving record
Commitment to Bassett’s Vision and Values at all times
Minimum of 1 year cabinet carpentry, upholstery and leather experience
Flexibility in work schedule; days/weekends
Strong organizational skills
Ability to safely drive a company owned service van
Ability to navigate through the service area to customer homes
Ability to use workroom tools and assemble furniture
Ability to work in an independent, organized and safety conscious manner
Knowledge of how to use a wireless tablet, ipad or other company system driven device
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively as a team with an enthusiastic attitude
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and management
Ability to read, understand and write the English language
Lift and move products weighing up to 70 pounds without a lifting device
Lift and move products in excess of 70 pounds with an approved lifting device
Walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use and/or control tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and see up close, in color, depth and distance vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Artistic and color matching skills a plus

Responsibilities

Drives a company vehicle to customer’s homes observing all traffic laws.
Follow directed route to insure on time arrival for the customer.
Use effective communication skills and a professional demeanor with customers.
Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle daily and perform daily safety inspection.
Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water to insure proper maintenance of the vehicle.
Perform routine or simple maintenance on the vehicle as well as its tools and supplies.
Maintain vehicle log according to state and federal regulations.
Follow safety guidelines and report any unsafe happening or concern to Warehouse Manager immediately.
Inspect the merchandise for reported damage or defects.
Repairs, replaces or adjusts damaged home furnishings pieces with tools and chemicals.
Mixes and blends wood pigments to match original finish.
Removes furniture finishes by using applicable chemicals and/or standing.
Paints, glazes and/or refinishes home furnishing pieces to original vendor specifications.
Cleans stained or soiled home furnishing pieces.
Repairs upholstery.
Assist with inventory maintenance, preparation and support.
Assists the shop technician with repairs as needed and available.
Accurately completes all appropriate and required paperwork.
Ensures quality and timely completion of projects and work.
Keeps the vehicle and workspace in homes and warehouse clean and free of all safety hazards.
Arrives to work according to schedule timely and consistently.
Projects a positive company image and adheres to Bassett’s Vision and Values.
Performing other related duties or special projects as assigned.