Installer Trainee : Flood Protection

Storm Smart is one of the largest manufacturers of storm protection products in the America’s. We have an extensive list of accomplishments, including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of North America’s fastest-growing privately held corporations.

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

Storm Smart is seeking an Installer - Trainee to support the installation of our flood protection systems. This role is ideal for individuals with general installation experience and a solid mechanical aptitude. While similar to a Shutter Installer, this position requires less detail-oriented finish work and focuses primarily on mounting tracks to exterior walls.

The Shutter Installer Trainee is a position designed to provide hands-on training and experience in the installation of flood protection systems. The trainee will work closely with experienced installers to learn the proper techniques and safety practices required to effectively install our product.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist in the installation of tracks and flood protection systems on residential and commercial buildings

• Use hand and power tools to securely mount tracks to walls, ensuring proper alignment and anchoring

• Support the lead installer in preparing and organizing materials for daily jobs

• Load and unload products and tools from company vehicles

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times

• Follow company safety standards and installation procedures

• Learn and grow into additional installation responsibilities over time

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:

• 1-2 years in Hurricane Protection Installation a plus
• Carpentry experience is necessary.
• 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

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.