What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Chimney Technician position at Chimney Cricket & Hometown Hearth?
Benefits:
Lead. Solve. Build. We’re looking for a hands-on field leader who knows chimneys inside and out, and knows how to keep crews safe, motivated, and on track.
The Master Chimney Tech is not only an expert in the trade but also a decisive leader who keeps crews aligned, projects profitable, and customers satisfied. This role requires mastery of chimney construction, maintenance, and function (as defined by NFPA and IRC), but more importantly, balancing technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that Chimney Cricket installers grow in skill and confidence while delivering top-quality results.
As our Master Chimney Tech, you’ll:
If you’re looking for competitive pay and career growth in a thriving company and are the kind of person who can keep crews motivated, projects profitable, and customers impressed—while keeping safety and training front and center—you’ll be an excellent asset to our growing team.
Ready to lead from the front? Apply today and let’s build something great together.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
GOAL. Completion of chimney projects for customers to meet or exceed company goals
Project Leadership & Execution
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
Lead. Solve. Build. We’re looking for a hands-on field leader who knows chimneys inside and out, and knows how to keep crews safe, motivated, and on track.
The Master Chimney Tech is not only an expert in the trade but also a decisive leader who keeps crews aligned, projects profitable, and customers satisfied. This role requires mastery of chimney construction, maintenance, and function (as defined by NFPA and IRC), but more importantly, balancing technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that Chimney Cricket installers grow in skill and confidence while delivering top-quality results.
As our Master Chimney Tech, you’ll:
- Lead installation crews & subs
- Solve problems fast on job sites
- Keep projects on time, on budget, and done right
- Train and grow a skilled team of technicians
If you’re looking for competitive pay and career growth in a thriving company and are the kind of person who can keep crews motivated, projects profitable, and customers impressed—while keeping safety and training front and center—you’ll be an excellent asset to our growing team.
Ready to lead from the front? Apply today and let’s build something great together.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
GOAL. Completion of chimney projects for customers to meet or exceed company goals
Project Leadership & Execution
- Plan, prepare, and lead projects—ensuring materials, tools, permits, and crews are ready.
- Keep job sites safe, productive, and on track for on-time, on-budget completion.
- Provide rapid field-based problem solving to keep projects on track
- Review project plans and closeout packages with crews.
- Drive project profitability by managing labor, time, materials, and risks on chimney projects.
- Lead meetings to keep communication clear and issues resolved quickly.
- Recruit, onboard, and train chimney technicians to build a skilled, reliable team.
- Identify technician skill gaps and provide targeted coaching and mentoring to ensure milestones are met.
- Manage the Field Training Guide, technical modules, and safety training.
- Champion a safety-first culture on every job site, ensuring standards are consistently met.
- High productivity – at least 75% billable time and installation efficiency at or above 100%
- On-time project completion – at least 85% of jobs finished and invoiced within the week
- Quality workmanship – minimal call-backs due to installation errors
- Strong safety culture – zero serious injuries and less than 5% near-misses
- Team development – 50 hours of training per tech annually, 90% of the team on track with training goals