Budget Blinds Central Portland
Budget Blinds Central Portland is a local family-owned and operated franchisee of the largest provider of custom window coverings in the US and Canada. We are looking for an incredible installer to join our team. We provide residential and commercial custom window treatments that range from basic blinds to motorized shades that interact with home automation systems to custom-designed drapery. All must be installed beautifully with proper carpentry methods and artistic flair. If you are handy, have a positive spirit, and desire to provide a high-level customer service experience we want to hear from you! Please follow all instructions to apply.Job Responsibilities:• Interact with all clients in a professional and service-oriented mindset.• Install new window coverings, including but not limited to blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and motorized products.• Must confidently install in a wide range of surfaces from wood to drywall to metal and cement.• Remove old window coverings and dispose of them properly.• Troubleshoot and problem solves in the field.• Perform in-field window covering repair.• Leave client’s home clean and free from damage, debris, dust, etc.• Turn in all required paperwork and field reports and collect $ balances from clients.• Effectively work with owners and admin staff and sales associates in a small team environment. Be able to give effective and quality feedback on any field issues.• Work with Installation Manager to maximize efficiencies.• Maintain work van, tools, and equipment in clean and operational condition.Qualifications:• Must be well-groomed, professional, and presentable in physical appearance.• Friendly, courteous, and pleasant with all types of people.• Possess a professional work ethic demonstrated by being reliable, dependable, responsible, and mature.• Provide an excellent and clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.• Preference is given to those with the previous window covering experience• Secondary priority is given to work experience in the trades.• Can perform physical work with no limitations or restrictions.• Can lift up to 50 lbs.• Very comfortable with ladders, stairs, scaffolding, bending, stooping, and climbing.• Must be able to operate small power tools; drills, saws, etc.• Can read and take accurate measurements.• Telephone, written, and verbal communication skills are easily understood and meet the high level of professionalism Budget Blinds provides to its clients.What We Provide:• Full-time work in 5 days a week, typical schedule is 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Overtime rates apply after 40 hours per week.• Pay is based on your experience and begins at $18/hour for apprentice while Veteran installers can make up to $35 per hour (annual pay range of $37,500- $72,800).• Paid installer training and certifications.• Opportunities to attend industry-related conferences.• Real-time support in the field.• Work vehicle and all tools provided.• Company credit card for Gas and expenses.• Vacation and Sick time.• 401k program with company match.• Medical and Dental Insurance. 50% employer contribution towards EE cost. Pretax plan.• AFLAC plans available for supplemental insurance.To Apply:• Email .• Subject Line for the email should read: “Incredible Installer with a Service Smile”• Email should state why you are a good fit for our business.Sincerely,Michelle Maryatt, OwnerAbout Budget Blinds Central Portland:Our passion is to provide our clients with the absolute best window covering design and product, customized to their and budget. Budget Blinds Central Portland specializes in the NW Coast design aesthetic and will consult with each client to decide on the best fit and style for their home with a free in-home Socially Distanced consultation. Or our clients can choose a virtual consultation. We have the largest selection of blinds, shades, shutter and drapery brands in Portland. Choose from Signature, Hunter Douglas, Lutron, Inspired Shades, Enlightened Style, Draper and Timber just to name a few. Our installers are best in class and we are local and in-house from our owners to our consultants, installers, and support staff.