What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Countertop Installer position at Tops Solid Surface?
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Countertop Installer
We are seeking an experienced installer of custom granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, and other solid surfaces to lead one of our elite installation teams. With a competitive benefits package and an outstanding team culture, this opportunity is waiting for you! This vacancy is geared toward seasoned professionals who will serve as Lead Install Technician at Tops Countertops.
Benefits Offered:
- 401K
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Discount
- Above Average Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Outings
- Monthly Performance-Based Bonus
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30 p.m. (5 eight-hour shifts per week)
Overtime opportunities available.
Why Choose Us?
- We are a growing, high-tech stone shop with a stellar 4.8 star rating across Google, Facebook, Yelp and Houzz.
- Access to cutting-edge fabrication tools, including a sawjet, CNC machines, in-line polishers, and miter saws.
- We prioritize our employees and believe that taking care of our team leads to exceptional service for our clients.
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around our commitment to our quality of work within our community.
- We rely heavily on word of mouth and customer referrals to drive our business.
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
- Enforce and follow all Tops Countertops Safety Procedures and Driving Policies.
- Fit all horizontal and vertical seams to company standards.
- Set tops as close as practical to the same plane as the cabinets, including cooktops.
- Support tops every 4 to 6 inches at sink and cooktop fronts, as well as any gaps of 1/16” between the top and cabinet.
- Use gorillas or clamps to pull seams to a maximum of 1/16” opening at the top.
- Use color-matched adhesive in all seams when possible.
- Understand how to add color to glue to enhance seam blending.
- Polish and blend the profiles of any seam to achieve a smooth, consistent finish, feathering out the polish to avoid dips.
- Verify that all seams are checked for flatness with a razor blade before the seam is completely dry.
- Support large (heavy) under-mount sinks with a wood frame and seal to the tops with a solid bead of silicone.
- Support small (light) under-mount sinks with clips or adhesive.
- Ensure sinks include a “beauty” bead of silicone between the sink and stone after mounting to prevent water intrusion.
- Caulk the top of the splash to the wall with paintable silicone when noted.
- Caulk all vertical and horizontal joints of the splash; seams are to be set with Integra or knife-grade (2-part) glue.
- Caulk tops to cabinets and walls at the end of the runs, applying a solid bead of silicone sealant where needed.
- Ensure tops have a consistent overhang, except where cabinets do not allow.
- Use drop cloths and vacuums when performing field cutouts inside to minimize dust and debris.
- Conduct any required field cutouts at the end of the install.
- Thoroughly clean and inspect the job site, both inside and outside, prior to leaving.
- Submit Job Well Done documentation before leaving the job site after snapping photos and obtaining customer sign-off.
- Submit supply requests to keep trucks stocked at all times.
- Clearly mark and/or label all pieces returned to the shop.
- Wear steel-toe boots or other protected toe shoes at all times.
- Wear a hard hat and fluorescent shirt/vest at all commercial sites.
- Take pictures of the finished job site, including overall views, seams, sinks, and any potential issues.
- Ability to cut, edge polish, create notches, cut outlets, and cut out blanks without damaging the final product.
Qualifications:
- 2 years experience as a countertop installer.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
- Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
- Requires physical activities on a regular basis, including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, handling, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to use specialty equipment to maneuver countertops into job sites and lift them into place.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30