Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
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Job Description
As an Installation Specialist for our Solar Innovations brand in Pine Grove, PA, you will have the opportunity to travel to residential and commercial job sites to install glass enclosures (greenhouses, conservatories, skylights, etc.) and window & door products. Since most of our products are custom, this is a unique opportunity to learn a specialized trade or to transfer your construction skills to a growing field.
Although travel will typically be on the East Coast, there is an opportunity for travel to extend beyond that region, dependent on customer request and we have worked with some cool customers over the last few years!
The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, carpentry, remodeling and/or home building, enjoy working with your hands, be comfortable with all kinds of working environments, and be passionate about safety.
This role is 100% travel during the week and home on weekends. Solar Innovations will provide hotel accommodations, meal stipends, plus company vehicle and gas. This role is eligible for overtime pay and we anticipate an average of 10-15% of overtime each week.
Salary: $44,000 - $60,000/year + overtime and annual bonus
What you will be doing:
- Travel (both for day and overnight trips) to commercial and residential customer job sites to install glass enclosures and/or window and door products
- Interpret blueprints and follow procedures in accordance with installation manuals to limit unnecessary rework
- Perform finishing details and system caulking with limited supervision, ensuring quality and speed surpass departmental standards
- Perform brake metal adjustments in the field, as needed
- Operate mobile equipment, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and boom lifts, under the supervision of the Crew Leader
- Perform limited vehicle driving responsibilities, typically in non-DOT vehicles
- Consistently follow departmental procedures regarding expense reimbursements, timekeeping, etc.
- Additional professional development opportunities available
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience in construction, carpentry, remodeling, and/or home building; or related education (i.e. trade school)
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs
- Ability to travel (both for day trips and overnight trips) typically 3 – 4 overnights per week
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively work on a team
- Comfortable occasionally flying for business purposes
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Nice to Have:
- Experience with glass structures, windows & doors, framing, or similar products
- Previous installation experience in residential or commercial industries
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Heavy equipment certifications (i.e. forklift operator)
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Additional Information
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
