Demo

Independent Contractor - Outdoor Structure Installer

Backyard Products, LLC
Elgin, IL Full Time | Contractor | Per Diem
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Independent Contractor – Outdoor Structure InstallerEarn $500 Per Structure, With Opportunities to Earn Even More

We are looking for reliable, experienced Independent Contractor Installers to install high-quality, pre-cut cedar pergolas, pavilions, decks, and other outdoor structures at residential and commercial job sites.

Earn a base fee of at least $500 for every completed structure you install. Larger and more complex projects can pay more, and additional incentives provide even more earning potential. Most of our simple projects only take one day to complete.

If you love building but don’t want to spend your time finding customers, quoting jobs, ordering materials, or chasing payments, this opportunity is for you.

Who We Are

Backyard Products has made America’s backyard a beloved “staycation destination” since 1975, and we’re passionate about what we do! Backyard Products is the parent company of the two companies listed below.

Lawn Master Outdoor Living provides custom, high-end pergolas and pavilions for customers who want to add a “wow factor” to their outdoor living space. As an award-winning partner of The Home Depot for more than a decade, we provide the ultimate outdoor living experience with our robust premium timber shade structures and unique custom designs.

Big Timber Structures was born out of the need for quality American-made timber carports, gazebos, pergolas, and pavilions with a direct-to-consumer approach. We have created a superior-crafted product and consistently provide an unrivaled customer experience to homeowners and business owners across the country.

Guaranteed Base: $500 Minimum Per Completed Structure

Installers earn at least $500 per completed structure, with the opportunity to earn significantly more based on the size, scope, options, and efficiency of each project.

Additional earning opportunities include:

  • $500 base pay per completed structure
  • Additional compensation for customer-selected options
  • Travel per diem
  • Efficiency incentives
  • Customer satisfaction incentives
  • Higher compensation for larger structures and higher-volume projects
More Jobs = More Earning Potential

The more efficiently you install, the more projects you can complete. Your earning potential increases with the number and size of structures you install.

Get Paid Quickly

Once all required project documentation is submitted, installers are typically paid weekly.

What You’ll Do
  • Install pre-cut cedar pergolas, pavilions, decks, and other outdoor structures
  • Follow company designs, specifications, and installation practices
  • Complete projects efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship
  • Professionally communicate with homeowners and business customers
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
  • Complete required project documentation
  • Travel to various residential and commercial installation locations
Independent Contractor Requirements

We are looking for dependable contractors with:

  • Strong carpentry and construction skills
  • A strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and complete projects efficiently
  • Ability to follow plans, designs, and specifications
  • Ability to provide one or more qualified helpers when needed

Because installers work directly at customers’ homes and businesses, all contractors must:

  • Carry at least $500,000 in General Liability Insurance
  • Carry Commercial Auto Insurance
Recommended Tools amp; Equipment

Installers should have access to:

  • 1/2-ton truck or larger
  • 16–20 ft. tandem-axle trailer or larger
  • Standard carpentry/framing tools
Build. Install. Get Paid.

Earn $500 for every completed structure, with additional opportunities to increase your income.

If you’re an experienced carpenter or outdoor structure installer who takes pride in quality work and wants a steady pipeline of projects without having to find your own customers, apply today to become an Independent Contractor Outdoor Structure Installer.

Salary : $500

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Independent Contractor - Outdoor Structure Installer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Independent Contractor - Outdoor Structure Installer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$36,690 - $45,055
Income Estimation: 
$35,629 - $45,826
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Backyard Products, LLC

  • Backyard Products, LLC Springfield, IL
  • Earn $500 Per Structure, With Opportunities to Earn Even More We are looking for reliable, experienced Independent Contractor Installers to install high-qu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Backyard Products, LLC Elgin, IL
  • Earn $500 Per Structure, With Opportunities to Earn Even More We are looking for reliable, experienced Independent Contractor Installers to install high-qu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Backyard Products, LLC Springfield, IL
  • Independent Contractor – Outdoor Structure InstallerEarn $500 Per Structure, With Opportunities to Earn Even More We are looking for reliable, experienced ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Backyard Products, LLC Brentwood, NY
  • With more than 4 million sheds, gazebos, playsets and other outdoor structures sold since 1975, we make America’s backyard a destination our customers love... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Independent Contractor - Outdoor Structure Installer jobs in the Elgin, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Backyard Products Elgin, IL
  • Earn $500 Per Structure, With Opportunities to Earn Even More We are looking for reliable, experienced Independent Contractor Installers to install high-qu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Backyard Discovery Arlington, IL
  • Independent Playset Installation Contractor (1099) Backyard Discovery Backyard Discovery is seeking independent installation contractors in Illinois to ass... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!