Careers

Full-Time | $18-$23/hr + Performance Bonus from Day One | Promote to Lead at $23+/hr

Build a Skilled Trade Career With a Clear Path to Higher Pay

The Chimney Guys is hiring Production Apprentices to learn the chimney trade through a structured, performance-based apprenticeship.

This role is for someone who wants to master a trade, move fast, and earn more by becoming more skilled. In a lot of trades you wait years to move up. Here, every raise and promotion is tied to skills you build, prove, and document, not time served.

Pay

• Starting wage: $18-$21/hr, based on experience
• Fast-Track starting wage: $22-$23/hr for candidates with strong near-Lead potential (CSIA certification and Lead promotion required within 4 months)
• Performance bonus from day one: apprentices earn 30% of their crew's Per4mance bonus

Your Career Ladder

• Production Apprentice: $18-$23/hr. Learn the trade and earn your promotion. There are no hourly raises during apprenticeship, because your raise is your promotion to Lead.
• Production Lead Tech: $23-$27/hr. Start at $23 and earn +$1/hr for each additional core skill category you master.
• Senior Production Lead Tech: $28-$30/hr. For Leads trusted on complex work, with specialty skills.
• Production Operations Trainer: $30-$34/hr. For Leads who want to develop other leaders.

What It Takes to Promote to Lead

• CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (required within 6 months, 4 months on Fast-Track)
• The ability to sweep and inspect a standard wood-burning fireplace, water heater or furnace flue
• Documented mastery in at least 1 core skill category, plus both required support categories
• An overall recall rate under 2%
• Professional homeowner communication

There's no minimum time in this role. Apprentices who stay ahead of their weekly training and certify early can promote as soon as they meet every requirement.

The Opportunity

We train you hands-on in chimney repair, masonry-related work, framing, fabrication, field modifications, and field operations.

• Learn the trade through real field work, coaching, and documented skill mastery
• Follow a weekly training schedule toward your CSIA certification
• Demonstrate safety, quality, professionalism, and ownership
• Track your progress in our Skill Mastery Tracker, so you always know exactly what earns your next step

Moving fast takes effort during the workday and investment in yourself after hours. Certification study happens outside the job site, and hands-on training happens in the field. Falling behind on weekly training pauses advancement until you catch up.

What You'll Do

As a Production Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced technicians and learn hands-on skills in chimney repair, field operations, and exterior restoration.

• Prepare trucks, tools, materials, and equipment daily
• Assist with chimney repairs, installations, framing, fabrication, field modifications, and masonry-related work
• Support crews in completing jobs safely, efficiently, and correctly
• Follow company safety, quality, and documentation standards
• Learn job site setup, cleanup, roof safety, and ladder safety
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and team members
• Take ownership of your training, performance, and growth

You'll Be a Strong Fit If You Are

• Coachable, driven, and accountable
• Reliable and ready to work every day
• Comfortable with physical work, heights, ladders, roofs, and all weather
• Willing to study after hours to certify and grow faster
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Professional with homeowners and teammates
• Proud of doing things right the first time
• Interested in growing into leadership and higher earning potential

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift, climb, carry, and work outdoors
• Comfort working from heights
• Strong attendance and safety mindset
• Willingness to complete required training and certification

Why Join The Chimney Guys?

At The Chimney Guys, we Raise the Standard in the chimney and fireplace industry. We're looking for people who want to learn a high-value trade, be part of a high-performance team, and grow into leadership and higher pay.

Ready to Build Your Career?

Apply today if you want more than a paycheck. Your next wage isn't unlocked by waiting or by simply passing a test. It's unlocked by the skills you build, the quality you prove, and the responsibility you're ready to own.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Application Question:

This role requires you to learn quickly in the field, stay current with weekly online training, understand technical codes and standards, and meet performance expectations early. Which part of that do you think would be the biggest challenge for you, and what would you do to stay on track?

Work Location: In person

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

$18–$23/hr → $100K+ in Year 1 as a Lead

Not Everyone Will Make It Through This Program

We’re building the next generation of top-performing Sales Technicians!
and we’re only looking for people who want to win, grow fast, and earn at a high level.

This is a 6-month proving ground, not a “training job.”

• Perform → get promoted
• Master the system → earn 6 figures
• Fall short → this won’t be the right fit

The Fast Track

• Months 0–6: Learn, execute, and prove you can close
• After 6 months:
• CSIA Certified (required)
• Running your own jobs
• Full commission structure unlocked
• 6-figure income path activated

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ride along with top Sales Leads and learn in-home sales + inspections
• Assist with estimates, job scopes, and customer education
• Learn how to diagnose problems and present solutions that close
• Support production teams and understand the full job lifecycle
• Prepare trucks, tools, and materials daily
• Execute with precision, professionalism, and urgency

What It Takes to Win Here

• Competitive mindset—you want to win and be the best
• Coachable and hungry to learn fast
• Strong communicator who can build trust with customers
• High accountability—no excuses, just results
• Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven

Performance Expectations

• Complete structured training program in 6 months
• Maintain 90%+ customer satisfaction rating
• Complete monthly training (minimum 4 hours)
• Achieve zero safety violations
• Demonstrate full job proficiency and sales capability

Pay & Growth

• $18–$23/hour starting pay
• Transition to performance-based earnings as a Lead
• 6-figure income potential in your first year as a Lead
• 401(k), PTO, and full benefits
• Ongoing training, certification, and advancement

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work in the field (homes, roofs, all weather)
• Ability to travel to job sites regularly (50–70%)

Who This Is For

Someone who wants to:

• Build a career in sales + skilled trades
• Earn based on performance, not just time
• Be part of a high-standard, fast-moving team
• Grow quickly into a top earner and leader

Ready to Compete at a Higher Level?

Apply now if you’re ready to learn fast, work hard, and earn big.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This role requires working in the field, learning sales outside of the field, and being held to performance standards quickly.

What part of this job do you think would be most challenging for you?

• This role requires working on rooftops. Are you comfortable setting ladders and working on various roofs? Please close this application if the answer is no.

Work Location: In person