What are the responsibilities and job description for the Window Treatment Installer position at Budget Blinds & Inspired Drapes?
About us
Founded in 1992 with a family atmosphere, Budget Blinds is the #1 provider of custom window coverings in North America. Today, there are more than 1,300 Budget Blinds franchise territories serving 10,000 cities across North America, installing 50,000 window treatments per week! We offer custom solutions that consumers cannot get anywhere else, including blinds, shades, shutters, drapery and smart home solutions. Budget Blinds is part of the Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) family of brands.
As the last person from our company the customer sees, you will be responsible for professionally installing a variety of window treatments including motorized/automated solutions. This role requires you to be a trouble shooter, adjusting the installation and finding a solution when necessary. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take our jobs very seriously. You should have a customer service orientation and great communication skills.
We’ll ask you to collect balances due, instruct the customer on how to operate and clean their new window treatments, make simple repairs, and always leave the home better, and cleaner, than you found it. Company van and gas card is provided.
Responsibilities
- Installation of all types of window treatments at residential and commercial job sites; products include but are not limited to blinds, shutters, shades, and motorized window treatments.
- Coordinate with the office, sales team, and vendors to resolve any difficult installs or issues.
- Repair broken or damaged products and work with manufacturers to resolve issues as necessar
- Measure homes and businesses for window treatments.
- Check-in freight, label, and organize the warehouse.
Qualifications
- Prior general carpentry/workmanship skills from any industry. Experience working as an in-home installer is a plus.
- Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team.
- Friendly, courteous, and pleasant with all types of people.
- Ability to learn and install new technology as introduced to the window covering and installation industry.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills are critical when interfacing with all levels of Budget Blinds staff and clients.
- Current and valid driver's license and insurance.
- Punctual and dependable.
- Ability to pass a drug screen test and background check plus clean driving record with no felonies.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and can climb up and down ladders.
- High school diploma or equivalent completed education level desired.
Benefits/Perks
- Paid Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous Benefits
- Ability to earn bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What makes you feel like you're a good fit to be our last point of contact with our clients? (Applicants who do not answer will be rejected automatically)
- What experience(s) do you have that relate to the job? Examples: cabinet installation, home remodeling, dry wall, or any other mechanical experience?
Experience:
- Window Treatment Installation: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $28