Installation Assistant

Lumbermen's • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

Lumbermen’s is hiring an Installation Assistant in the Fort Wayne and South Bend market. The role involves learning to measure, fabricate, and install custom solid surface, granite, and quartz countertops. The assistant travels to job sites in a company vehicle and helps safely and efficiently install surfaces, sinks, and faucets, communicate with customers, and resolve problems when needed. Work may also include removing existing laminate, tile, solid surface, or other countertop materials and backsplashes as specified by the job order.

The successful candidate is a safety-minded, dependable team player who enjoys collaborative work, takes pride in accurate results, and is eager to learn and help develop the program and business. Lumbermen’s is employee-owned and describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive. The role includes a $400 annual clothing allowance for uniforms and protective footwear.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to safely lift and move granite and quartz countertop products and other heavy materials.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment in the fabricating shop and on the installation truck.
• Chauffeur’s license with a clean driving record; the company can assist with obtaining a chauffeur’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb.
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently, dependability, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow prescribed programs and standards, communicate well with customers, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Desire to learn and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience, such as tile setting, fabrication, trim carpentry, or cabinet installation.
• Hilo operator’s license; training is available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to accurately measure, fabricate, and install custom solid surface, granite, and quartz countertops.
• Travel to job sites in a company vehicle.
• Help facilitate safe, efficient, and precise installation of surfaces, sinks, and faucets.
• Communicate effectively with customers and resolve problems when applicable.
• Remove laminate, tile, solid surface, and other existing countertop materials or backsplashes as specified by the job order.
• Follow prescribed programs and standards and complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Contribute to collaborative team success and help grow and develop the program and business.

Benefits

• A $400 annual clothing allowance for uniforms and protective footwear.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company-funded retirement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k).
• Free and confidential support resources for the team through The SOURCE.
• Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and development.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED