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Installer/Carpenter – Full Time

Installer/Carpenter - Full Time

Aurora, IL, Frankfort, IL

Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
Southwest Fireplace has been a family-owned business for over 30 years and operates as Chicagoland’s premiere fireplace dealer. Through its four store team, we sell, service, install, and repair fireplaces, patio furniture, BBQ’s and central vacuums. Southwest Fireplace proudly services homeowners, builders, and remodel professionals throughout the area. We carry the best brands and provide them to our clients as the best value in the marketplace.

Our company’s success is built on the skills, drive, and attitudes of our team members. If you are a talented, energetic, and motivated team player, this career opportunity offers stability and great advancement potential. We are currently in need of a skilled Installer or Carpenter for our team, locations at 9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL and 2630 N. Farnsworth Avenue. This is truly a place you can put down roots and build a long term career.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (No Nights, No Sundays!)

Compensation: Depends on Experience

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental Insurance – Guardian
  • Life Insurance – Guardian
  • 401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%
  • Paid Vacation Time

Southwest Fireplace is looking to hire an experienced technician or carpenter to be responsible for the production and quality of the products they install according to a range of tasks to be completed, as assigned daily. Timely production, quality of work and maintaining a safe work environment are crucial in this role. The ideal candidate will bring the following to the Southwest Fireplace team: framing skills, solid work ethic, experience in carpentry, masonry, fireplaces or the like, gas-line experience, electrical experience, willingness to learn, and valid driver’s license.

The Carpenter or Technician is responsible for completing a variety of job tasks involving general carpentry, drywall, and fireplace, mantel, stone or gas grill installation. Job responsibilities vary to your experience, capabilities, and training. This position will also require performing general labor duties as needed. Other job duties include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities Include:

  • Able to operate various hand tools, power tools and equipment used to complete fireplace, outdoor patio, and related installation, in a safe and responsible manner
  • Complete daily jobs as assigned, effectively communicate (both verbal and written) with the Sales Project Managers and administrative team
  • Comply with company policies and procedures
  • Read and interpret instructions and specifications
  • Customer and quality focus, respectful customer interactions
  • Lift a minimum of 50 lbs and work in various conditions: outdoors or on construction jobsites

Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

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Why Join Us:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Paid training and certification opportunities
  • Supportive team environment with room to grow
  • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers

To Apply:

Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

Showroom Locations:
9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

Employment application form.

It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

    Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

    Employment history.

    List your current or most recent employment first:
    1.
    2.
    3.

    Education.

    High School Highest grade completed?   
    Graduate?   
    College Degree?   
    Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
    Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

    Skills.

    Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
    Computer Skills   
    Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
    Forklift Skills   
    Filing Skills   
    Sales Skills   
    Please provide any other information that you believe should be considered.
    Attach your resume or other documents. (PDF and Word Documents only.)
    By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

    I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

    Sales Project Manager – Full Time

    Sales Project Manager - Full Time

    Aurora, IL, Palos Park, IL

    Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
    Southwest Fireplace is looking to hire a motivated individual at each of our three showrooms in Frankfort, Palos Park, and Aurora, Illinois. We sell, service, install, and repair fireplaces, patio furniture, and outdoor grills. We proudly service homeowners, builders, and remodel professionals throughout the Chicagoland area. The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to guide the client with product knowledge to select fireplace and patio products for their home needs. For more information on our products and services, please visit our website: https://www.swfireplace.com/

    This position is paid by salary plus commissions; therefore, the more you apply yourself, the more money you will earn and full time status provides full benefits.

    Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Compensation: $60K-100K

    Benefits Offered:

    • Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Dental Insurance – Guardian
    • Life Insurance – Guardian
    • 401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%
    • Paid Vacation Time

    Other Perks of this Role:

    • No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales!
    • Vendor and on-the-job training supplied
    • Fun and challenging work environment
    • Company Events

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Greeting customers in the showroom and providing assistance to determine his or her needs for the sales or service related inquiry
    • Learn about the hearth products we sell and stay up-to-date on new products
    • Answering sales calls and general product or service related inquiries
    • Providing detailed explanation of products, features and functions
    • Quote and create sales order utilizing Southwest Fireplace’s guided sales process, purchase sales material through various select dealers
    • Provide professional, accurate, and timely information on order status, product availability, shipment details, and scheduling of installation with technician team
    • Job-site measurements for product viability before installation
    • Accounts Receivable follow up on your customer or builder orders
    • Various open and closing showroom tasks at the Palos Park location

    Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

    • A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, friendly and outgoing persona
    • The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
    • Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
    • Basic computer knowledge
    • Proper phone etiquette
    • Reliable transportation to and from work
    • Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is a plus but NOT required

    Why Join Us:

    • Competitive pay based on experience
    • Paid training and certification opportunities
    • Supportive team environment with room to grow
    • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers
    • No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales!
    • Company Events

    To Apply:

    Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

    Showroom Locations:
    9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
    2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
    11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

    Employment application form.

    It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

      Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

      Employment history.

      List your current or most recent employment first:
      1.
      2.
      3.

      Education.

      High School Highest grade completed?   
      Graduate?   
      College Degree?   
      Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
      Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

      Skills.

      Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
      Computer Skills   
      Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
      Forklift Skills   
      Filing Skills   
      Sales Skills   
      Please provide any other information that you believe should be considered.
      Attach your resume or other documents. (PDF and Word Documents only.)
      By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

      I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

      Marketing & Analytics Manager – Full Time

      Marketing & Analytics Manager – Full Time

      Aurora, IL

      Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
      Southwest Fireplace is hiring a full-time, Marketing & Analytics Manager at our Aurora showroom. The fireplace industry is poised for decades of growth and stability, just like our company. We are in need of a quality team member, excited to learn our industry and become a part of this stimulating business.

      The Marketing & Analytics Manager will be responsible for maintaining social media platforms, company website, staff portal and communicating POS-related updates with the Southwest Fireplace team. A primary role of this position is to collect company data, organize and input the information to analyze productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of the team and its day-to-day procedures. Other aspects of this role may include sales (no cold calls), general administrative tasks, customer service, and event planning.

      The ideal candidate for this role is diligent, an exceptional content strategist, upbeat, energetic and has an appetite for results and growth. This career is a fantastic opportunity with great earning potential and benefits for a talented, outgoing, and motivated team player. If you have the drive and desire to succeed, this career is for you.

      Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM & willingness to work occasional Saturdays during winter months

      Compensation: $22 - $25 / hour plus commissions

      Benefits Offered:

      • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • 401K Retirement Plan – Simple IRA with 3% Employer Match
      • Paid Vacation Time

      Job Description

      • Develop, create, and execute digital marketing campaigns, utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Houzz, and Google Business
      • Event planning and management for internal and external corporate relations
      • Work closely with the sales team to ensure that marketing efforts are aligned with sales goals
      • Collect team data, enter and organize to calculate, track and prepare presentation of analytics such as sales revenue, market statistics, ROI, and more
      • Help develop standards, processes and tools to drive greater efficiencies in daily operations
      • Stay up to date with product information, product availability, industry trends, and effectively communicate status to the team
      • Answer phones at showroom, greet customers, adapt to office administrative tasks as needed

      Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

      • Associates / Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management or related field OR 3-5 years’ experience in marketing and project management (preferred but not required)
      • Strong problem solving, leadership and team management skills
      • Tech Savvy is a plus: proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
      • Knowledge of digital marketing techniques and graphic design preferred
      • Organized and detail-oriented
      • High level verbal and written communication skills

      Why Join Us:

      • Competitive pay based on experience
      • Paid training and certification opportunities
      • Supportive team environment with room to grow
      • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers

      To Apply:

      Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

      Showroom Locations:
      9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
      2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
      11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

      Employment application form.

      It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

        Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

        Employment history.

        List your current or most recent employment first:
        1.
        2.
        3.

        Education.

        High School Highest grade completed?   
        Graduate?   
        College Degree?   
        Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
        Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

        Skills.

        Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
        Computer Skills   
        Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
        Forklift Skills   
        Filing Skills   
        Sales Skills   
        Please provide any other information that you believe should be considered.
        Attach your resume or other documents. (PDF and Word Documents only.)
        By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

        I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

        Fireplace Service Technician – Full Time

        Fireplace Service Technician – Full Time

        Frankfort and Aurora, IL

        Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
        Southwest Fireplace is seeking a full time Fireplace Service Technician who speaks English and has strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

        Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM & willingness to work occasional Saturdays during winter months

        Compensation: Starting $20-$25/ hour dependent upon experience

        Benefits Offered:

        • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
        • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
        • Paid Holidays
        • Paid Time Off
        • Morgan Stanley Simple IRA with Employer Match

        Job Description

        • Diagnose, service, and repair gas and electric fireplaces (including ignition systems, pilot assemblies, valves, and controls)
        • Perform annual maintenance, cleanings, and inspections of gas inserts, stoves, and fireplaces
        • Troubleshoot gas pressure issues, venting problems, and control malfunctions
        • Read and interpret manufacturer installation and service manuals
        • Perform safe gas line checks and ensure compliance with local codes and company safety policies
        • Communicate professionally with customers, explain service findings, and provide maintenance recommendations
        • Maintain organized vehicle inventory, tools, and parts
        • Complete accurate service documentation and reports

        Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

        • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
        • Must speak, read, and understand English
        • Own basic tools necessary to complete scheduled work
        • Reliable transportation to and from work
        • Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and diagnostic ability
        • Ability to read and follow written directions, manuals, and schematics
        • HVAC, gas appliance, or mechanical experience is a plus
        • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs+ and work from ladders or in tight spaces when needed
        • Familiarity with basic electrical and gas safety practices
        • Punctual, professional, and customer-service oriented
        • Willingness to learn and follow company procedures and technical training

        Preferred Skills (but not required):

        • Experience with gas fireplace installation or service
        • NFI (National Fireplace Institute) Certification
        • HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing, experience

        Why Join Us:

        • Competitive pay based on experience
        • Paid training and certification opportunities
        • Company vehicle provided for service work
        • Supportive team environment with room to grow
        • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers

        To Apply:

        Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

        Showroom Locations:
        9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
        2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
        11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

        Employment application form.

        It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

          Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

          Employment history.

          List your current or most recent employment first:
          1.
          2.
          3.

          Education.

          High School Highest grade completed?   
          Graduate?   
          College Degree?   
          Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
          Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

          Skills.

          Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
          Computer Skills   
          Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
          Forklift Skills   
          Filing Skills   
          Sales Skills   
          Please provide any other information that you believe should be considered.
          Attach your resume or other documents. (PDF and Word Documents only.)
          By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

          I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

          Aurora Sales Project Manager – Full Time

          Aurora Sales Project Manager – Full Time

          Aurora, IL

          Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
          Southwest Fireplace is seeking a full-time, on-site Sales Project Manager at our Aurora, IL showroom. Join our family-owned and operated.

          Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
          Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

          Compensation: Starting $20/ hour plus generous commissions

          Benefits Offered:

          • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
          • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
          • Paid Holidays
          • Paid Time Off
          • Morgan Stanley Simple IRA with Employer Match

          Job Description
          The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to provide the client with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products their home needs. We are looking to hire a motivated individual; in this role, the more you apply yourself, the more you will earn. The Sales Project Manager will be responsible for providing product or service information to coordinate projects, managing customer relationships, handling sales transactions, and providing exceptional customer service. Additional responsibilities include:

          • Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and equipment used to complete fireplace, outdoor patio, and related installation, in a safe and responsible manner;
          • Greeting customers in the showroom and providing assistance to determine his or her needs for the sales or service related inquiry
          • Answering sales calls and general product or service related inquiries
          • Providing detailed explanation of products, features and functions
          • Quote and create sales order utilizing Southwest Fireplace’s guided sales process, purchase sales material through various select dealers
          • Quote and create service call orders
          • Provide professional, accurate, and timely information on order status, product availability, shipment details, and scheduling of installation with technician team
          • Job-site measurements for product viability before installation
          • Accounts Receivable follow up on your customer or builder orders
          • Various open and closing showroom tasks at the Aurora location

          Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

          • Project coordination and analytical skills
          • Excellent organizational and time management skills
          • Sales and/or fireplace experience
          • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to establish rapport through a friendly and outgoing persona
          • The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
          • Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
          • Basic computer knowledge, must be familiar with Microsoft Office
          • Proper phone etiquette
          • Reliable transportation to and from work
          • Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is a plus but NOT required

          *** All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and chemical substance use testing ***

          To Apply:

          Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

          Showroom Locations:
          9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
          2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
          11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

          Employment application form.

          It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

            Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

            Employment history.

            List your current or most recent employment first:
            1.
            2.
            3.

            Education.

            High School Highest grade completed?   
            Graduate?   
            College Degree?   
            Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
            Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

            Skills.

            Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
            Computer Skills   
            Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
            Forklift Skills   
            Filing Skills   
            Sales Skills   
            Please provide any other information that you believe should be considered.
            Attach your resume or other documents. (PDF and Word Documents only.)
            By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

            I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

            Fireplace Installation Technician Apprentice – Full Time

            Fireplace Installation Technician Apprentice – Full Time

            Frankfort & Aurora, IL

            Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
            Southwest Fireplace is seeking a full-time, installation technician apprentice at our Frankfort and Aurora, IL showrooms. Applicants must be able to speak and read English, demonstrate willingness to learn, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

            Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM & willingness to work occasional Saturdays during winter months

            Compensation: Starting $20-$25/ hour dependent upon experience

            Benefits Offered:

            • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
            • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
            • Paid Holidays
            • Paid Time Off
            • Morgan Stanley Simple IRA with Employer Match

            Job Description
            The Fireplace Technician Apprentice must complete various tasks which may involve general carpentry, drywall and installation of fireplaces, mantels, stone, gas grills, etc. Daily responsibilities vary dependent upon experience, capabilities, and training. This position is responsible for other general labor duties as needed. Additional technician responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

            • Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and equipment used to complete fireplace, outdoor patio, and related installation, in a safe and responsible manner;
            • Complete daily jobs as assigned, effectively communicate (both verbal and written) with the Sales Project Managers and administrative team;
            • Compliance with company policies and procedures;
            • Read and interpret instructions and specifications;
            • Customer and quality focus, respectful customer interactions;
            • Lift a minimum of 50 lbs+ and work in various conditions: outdoors or on construction jobsites

            Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

            • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
            • Must speak, read, and understand English
            • Own basic tools necessary to complete scheduled work
            • Must not be afraid of heights
            • Comfortable on a ladder and knowledgeable about ladder and jobsite safety
            • Experience in carpentry, masonry, drywall, or fireplace industry is a plus but not required — paid, on-the-job training will be provided!
            • Experience driving a box truck, preferred
            • Ethics, integrity, responsibility and dependability
            • Problem solving skills, drive to succeed
            • Self-motivated and ability to work as a team
            • Reliable transportation to and from work

            Preferred Skills (but not required):

            • Experience with gas fireplace installation or service
            • NFI (National Fireplace Institute) Certification
            • HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing experience

            Why Join Us:

            • Competitive pay based on experience
            • Paid training and certification opportunities
            • Company vehicle provided for service work
            • Supportive team environment with room to grow
            • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers

            To Apply:

            Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

            Showroom Locations:
            9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
            2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
            11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

            Employment application form.

            It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

              Have you applied to Southwest Fireplace in the past?   

              Employment history.

              List your current or most recent employment first:
              1.
              2.
              3.

              Education.

              High School Highest grade completed?   
              Graduate?   
              College Degree?   
              Other Training (Graduate, Technical, Vocational)
              Awards, Honors, Special Achievements

              Skills.

              Check those skills that you have, and select the number which corresponds to your ability for each particular skill. (Zero represents poor ability, while five represents exceptional ability). List any other skills that may be useful for the job you are seeking.
              Computer Skills   
              Accounts Payable / Receivable Skills   
              Forklift Skills   
              Filing Skills   
              Sales Skills   
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              By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided on this Application is truthful and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information will be the basis for rejection of my Application, or if employment commences, immediate termination. I authorize Southwest Fireplace to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades. I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education. If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, the employment relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature. In other words, with appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose and for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer would have the same right. Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Southwest Fireplace, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its President, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

              I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.   

              Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

              Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

              Aurora, IL

              Full time position available in Aurora, IL — $18-$20 / hour plus Generous Commissions

              Job Description:

              The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to provide the client with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products their home needs. We are looking to hire a motivated individual; in this role, the more you apply yourself, the more you will earn. This position offers salary plus commission-based pay, provides great benefits including medical, dental life insurance, 401(k) plan (matched by Southwest Fireplace), paid vacation time.

              Other perks of this role:

              No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales
              Vendor and on-the-job training supplied
              Fun and challenging work environment
              Company events
              Qualifications or Experience we are looking for:

              A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
              Excellent organizational and time management skills
              Office experience
              Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, friendly and outgoing persona
              The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
              Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
              Basic computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Office and Outlook
              Proper phone etiquette
              Reliable transportation to and from work *** REQUIRED ***
              Schedule: ** In-Office (No WFH)***:

              Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
              Sunday + one additional day off during March – October
              Compensation: Hourly + Commission Opportunity = $50K – 65K with sales experience and effort

              Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
              Dental Insurance – Guardian
              Life Insurance – Guardian
              401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%
              Paid Vacation Time
              The Ideal Team Member Brings:

               A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
               Good Phone Etiquette
               Friendly, Outgoing, Persona, The Ability And Desire To Work Well In A Team Environment
               Ability to Multi-task with Great Attention to Details
               Customer Service Experience is helpful
               Good Communication Skills
               Intermediate Computer Knowledge – Power Point, Excel, Outlook
               Ability To Type > 35wpm
              Company Description: Fireplaces/Patio Products

              Southwest Fireplace and its three store team is the premiere Chicago area fireplace dealer. We sell, service, install, and repair fireplaces, patio furniture, BBQ’s and central vacuums. We proudly service homeowners, builders, and remodel professionals throughout the area. We carry the best brands and provide them to our clients as the best value in the marketplace.

              Many of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years. This is a place you can put down roots and build a long term career. Our company’s success is built on the skills, drive, and attitudes of our team members. If you have the drive and desire to succeed, this is a career with high earning potential and full benefits. We are currently in need of a full-time team member for our Aurora location.

              All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and chemical substance use testing as we are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team members.
              Please resume to Warmup@swfireplace.com or apply online

              No phone calls please

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                I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.