Storm Smart is one of the largest manufacturers of storm protection products in the Americas. We have a long list of accomplishments including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held corporations in North America.

Since our start in 1996, we have helped nearly 100,000 homeowners increase the value of their property by making their homes both safer from storms and more energy efficient. We continue to revolutionize the storm protection industry powered by the most talented people with unwavering drive to be the best.

Because we believe in our workforce, you will be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed.

We also offer the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes a 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Plan
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave

At Storm Smart, our success depends on people, productivity, and procedures.

The Shutter Installer Trainee is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on training and experience in the installation of hurricane shutters and related protection systems. The trainee will work closely with experienced installers to learn the proper techniques and safety practices required to effectively install various types of shutters. The training program will last 6-9 months, possibly longer depending on your performance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:  

• Assist with Installations: Work under the guidance of experienced installers to assist in the installation of hurricane shutters, including accordion shutters, roll-down shutters, and panel systems. 

• Learning and Development: Actively participate in training sessions and on-the-job learning opportunities to understand the full range of shutter installation processes. 

• Material Handling: Help load and unload shutters and related materials at the job site. Ensure that all tools and materials are prepared for installation. 

• Site Preparation: Assist in the preparation of installation sites, including measuring and marking areas for installation, setting up ladders, and organizing tools. 

• Tool Operation: Learn to safely operate hand and power tools used in the installation process, under supervision. 

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols to protect yourself, your team, and the property being worked on. Wear required safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, and goggles. 

• Customer Service: Support the lead installer in communicating with customers, ensuring a professional and courteous interaction. 

• Site Cleanup: Assist in cleaning up the job site after installation, ensuring all debris is removed and the area is left in a tidy condition. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Required Skills/ Abilities:  

• 2-3 years in Hurricane Protection Shutter Installation a plus 

• Carpentry experience is necessary. 

• Must have your own truck and tools. 

• Mechanically minded, with the ability to stand back and assess the situation before commencing work. 

• Strong fault-finding skills and rectification of mechanical issues and basic electrical problems, minimizing the need to go back on jobs. 

• Excellent Customer Service skills as you will be engaging with our client and other vendors when necessary. 

• Ability to work in a hot, humid environment. 

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Able to analyze and solve problems as they arise. 

• A self-starter and ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team. 

• Abide by the conditions of employment to ensure the integrity of the company’s operation. 

• Abide by all government and company regulations and standards of performance. 

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications: 

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent. 

• Valid Driver's License

• Must have own truck and tools upon completion of training program to be promoted to installer.

Work Environment:

 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The work environment for this position prominently involves construction sites, where the employee can expect exposure to fluctuating noise levels ranging from moderate to loud, as well as exposure to various weather elements. 

Physical Demands:  

 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, and/or exert 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personnel protective equipment. 

Storm Smart is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

Required Skills / Abilities

• 1-2 years in Hurricane Protection Shutter Installation a plus
• Carpentry experience a must.
• Must have your own truck and tools.
• Mechanically minded, with the ability to stand back and assess the situation before commencing work
• Strong fault-finding skills and rectification of mechanical issues and basic electrical problems, minimizing the need to go back on jobs
• Excellent Customer Service skills as you will be engaging with our client and other vendors when necessary.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to analyze and solve problems as they arise.
• A self-starter and ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team
• Abide by the conditions of employment to insure the integrity of the company’s operation.
• Abide by all government and company regulations and standards of performance

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License without any moving violations or suspensions in the past 5 years.
• Ability to provide legal documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Storm Smart is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.