What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pergola Craftsman position at Country Lane Gazebos?
Come build your future with Country Lane Gazebos, where your ideas count! Country Lane Gazebos is a rapidly growing company that supplies a nationwide network of dealers throughout the United States & Canada. We also ship our outdoor living products globally to places like England, Africa, Korea, and Spain. We are seeking a Pergola Craftsman to join our team—someone who supports the Pergola Department to prefabricate wood and vinyl pergola units. The Pergola Craftsman is also responsible for prepping pergola parts.
Pergola Craftsman
The Pergola Craftsman supports the Pergola Department and the Packing Team to finish kits and partially assembled vinyl & wood pergola units.
Primary Duties:
- Apply wood stain to units by dipping in the stain tank.
- Load freshly stained units onto carts for drying and back brushing to avoid blemishes and color runs.
- Make sure the stain color matches the appropriate unit.
- Use safe lifting and lowering techniques as the units are moved from cart to stain tank and then to the drying cart.
- Nail header boards together before inserting into vinyl sleeves.
- Attach braces, trim, and plates to prepare for kit assembly.
- Use drill press to prep vinyl sleeves, braces, and plates.
- Build nail-lam post and attach the proper brackets.
Housekeeping:
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area for the team.
- Keep work area clean by emptying stain tank, putting saw dust on stain spills, sweeping up piles of saw dust and removing debris as needed.
Additional Duties:
- Other shop projects as assigned.
Desired Qualities:
- Results driven with a positive and professional approach
- Strong communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work on a team
- Capable of lifting & lowering up to 100 lbs.
Education and/or Experience:
- Woodworking and/or construction experience a plus
- Fork lift certification a plus
Company Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (and HSA)
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- 10-year incentive program for employees working 10 years
- Company cell phone and laptop
- Personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paycheck Protection Plans
- Monthly team-building events
- Team meals & celebrations
- Opportunity to work with a growing, innovative, entrepreneurial-minded company that invests in our people and the community
Country Lane Gazebos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.