Assistant Service Technician

Apprentice Technician

Environmental Chimney Service
Location: 23 Business Park Circle, Arden, NC 28704
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 8:00 AM (45 hours/week with consistent overtime)
Pay: $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

Environmental Chimney Service is seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking Apprentice Technician to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, wants to learn a specialized trade, and takes pride in helping people.

As an Apprentice Technician, you will work alongside experienced chimney professionals to learn the skills needed to inspect, clean, maintain, and repair chimney and venting systems. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in the field while helping ensure our customers’ homes are safe and functioning properly.

This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors and at heights, and eager to build a long-term career in a respected trade. We provide paid training, ongoing support, and a clear path for advancement.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and ongoing education
• Opportunities for certification and career advancement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialized field
• Monthly paid half-day team meeting and training on the last Friday of each month

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Technicians begin each day at 8:00 AM with a brief stand-up meeting to review the schedule, discuss priorities, and prepare for the day. As an Apprentice Technician, you will help ensure the work van or truck is fully stocked, organized, and ready before leaving for the first job.

Most days are split between chimney inspections and repair work:

• Inspection Days: You will typically drive with the lead technician to customer appointments starting at 9:00 AM. You will help set up ladders, ropes, harnesses, and fall protection, carry equipment, assist with inspections, and support cleanup. Most days include 2–3 inspections lasting about 2 hours each, with a paid 30-minute lunch. While we are usually back by 5:00 PM, some days run later depending on the workload.
• Repair Days: You will work alongside the lead technician on chimney and fireplace repairs, helping with setup, materials, tools, repairs, and cleanup. Early on, you will work side-by-side with an experienced technician, with the goal of building the skills and confidence needed to eventually work more independently.

This role averages approximately 45 hours per week and includes consistent overtime.

Key Responsibilities

Field Support & Learning

• Assist lead technicians with chimney inspections, cleanings, and maintenance services
• Help prepare trucks, tools, and materials for daily jobs
• Learn chimney and fireplace systems, venting, and safety standards
• Support repairs including masonry, crowns, flashing, caps, liners, and related components
• Assist with installations including chimney caps, chase covers, gas logs, wood stoves, and related products

Jobsite Safety & Operations

• Safely use ladders, ropes, harnesses, and fall protection equipment while working at heights
• Work confidently on rooftops, in attics, crawl spaces, and other confined spaces
• Lift and move tools, equipment, and materials as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Follow company safety protocols and best practices at all times

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Interact professionally with customers and represent the company well on-site
• Communicate clearly with lead technicians and office staff
• Maintain accurate job notes and documentation as directed
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and team development

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Comfortable working at heights and on roofs
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using tools
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Willingness to receive feedback and coaching
• Dependable with strong attendance and punctuality
• Desire to improve skills and grow every day
• Reliable, professional, and safety-minded
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Experience That’s a Plus (Not Required)

• Construction
• Roofing
• Masonry
• HVAC
• Chimney or venting systems
• General home maintenance

About Us

Environmental Chimney Service is one of the most experienced chimney service companies in the region. We take pride in delivering quality service, building lasting customer relationships, and maintaining a team culture built on trust, professionalism, and respect.

We are committed to building a workplace where every team member can thrive. As part of that commitment, we are working toward becoming a Living Wage Certified company. While we are not there yet, we have a clear pay growth plan designed to move our team toward that goal as the company continues to grow and succeed. We believe in creating long-term opportunities, rewarding strong performance, and investing in the people who help make our business successful.

If you are looking for a career—not just a job—and want to be part of a company that values safety, quality, growth, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in the chimney or venting industry?

Experience:

• home maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20