Furniture Installer

Denver CO

Description

Join the Workplace Resource Team At Workplace Resource, we seek to understand and hear our customers’ needs, so that we can, in turn, use our experience, insight, and creativity to tailor innovative interior solutions. Through this process, we create environments that comfort, inspire, and sustain. Founded in 1986, Workplace Resource was purchased by Carla Dore in 2011. With her leadership, we hold certifications as a Woman Owned Small Business & Woman’s Business Enterprise. “We take care of each other and our customers.” Our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our four values: Be Curious - Have Fun - Go the Extra Mile - Stay Authentic Our purpose is to serve others by anticipating, creating, and delivering extraordinary places inside and outside our organization. As the brand leader, our vision is to be engaged with every top organization in Colorado. • By fostering trusted partnerships that evolve with our customers’ needs • Through supporting a purpose driven team that collectively strives to provide and inspiring and innovative customer experience • By being a steward of corporate citizenship Workplace Resource’s mission is to seek to understand and hear our customer’s needs, so that we can in turn, use our experience, insight, and creativity to tailor innovative interior solutions. Through this process, we create environments that comfort, inspire, and sustain. Workplace Resource represents two iconic design brands – Herman Miller and Knoll, along with hundreds of other contract interior solution manufacturers. We believe a physical space can shape the human experience when the built environment, furniture, acoustics, technology, and aesthetics work in harmony. We thoughtfully combine these elements with foresight and relentless planning, while being fiscally responsible, providing an insightful journey and seamless execution to our clients. By joining the WR Team, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the WR Spirit to life. We live for what we do. Workplace Resource is searching for an Installer. The Installer is responsible for the daily activities related to the installation and reconfiguration of office furniture products and accessories within clients’ facilities delivering a high degree of workmanship and customer satisfaction. Duties may include delivery, assembly, and installation. The Installer will take direction from Installation Supervisor at customer site, however, reports directly to the Installation Manager. What You'll Do • With job‐site direction from Installation Supervisor, efficiently assembles, installs, and inspects for proper operability office furniture products and accessories per the installation specifications, blueprints, and manufacturer’s guidelines to meet customer’s satisfaction. • Assists with the un‐cartoning, loading and unloading of trucks, staging, panel assembly, component assembly, lock installation and reporting all damages and product shortages to the Installation Supervisor. • Attends pre‐installation meetings as required. • Performs all customer site clean‐up and detailing, removing all cartons and packaging. • Brings potential problems promptly to the attention of the Installation Supervisor to address. • Completes in an accurate and timely manner all paperwork and/or data entry into electronic tablet, including but not limited to time sheets/time entry and all other related processes and forms relating to the project. • Follows all safety procedures in the performance of job duties; observes and enforces local, state, and federal OSHA and D.O.T. safety rules and regulations; follows safe work behaviors and required PPE, and promptly corrects conditions and unsafe behaviors which may lead to accidents • Unloads and properly disposes of any waste materials in the receptacle or dump; inspects the company’s trucks, completes the inspection form and turns in to the appropriate person; keeps trucks clean. • Contributing to a team by accomplishing related results or projects as needed or assigned. What success will look like A successful Installer will cultivate business relationships with other departments within Workplace Resource and provide positive and effective representation with internal and external customers of our business. Educational and experience position requirements A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. What we expect you already know • The preferred candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent • Two years related experience installing contract furniture systems (i.e. Herman Miller, Hayworth, Hon, Knoll, Steelcase, Teknion, etc.) or combination of education and experience • Experience with product moving equipment (i.e. dollies, panel carts, pallet jack) as well as basic hand and power tools (compound drill, circular saw, router, etc.) • Experience using a computer/laptop or electronic tablet such as an iPad, as well as a smartphone. • Communicating effectively using the English language in both written and verbal manner • Must have a current/valid driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to operate a company truck up to 26,000 pounds or your own personal vehicle to drive to a customer site. • Product knowledge, installation processes and procedures for correct application, assembly, and installation of most major office furniture lines that the dealership represents. • Reading construction and installation plans, blueprints and elevations, architectural and furniture symbols, interpreting product specifications and descriptions, basic finishes, colors, and fabrics. • Using various types of hand and power tools as well as field measuring a worksite in preparation for installation. (Note: An Installer will be required to purchase their own tools if necessary. A Tools Purchase Program is Available.) • Understanding and working with basic electricity and systems furniture electrical component installation. • Understanding the importance of accountability, doing quality work, adhering to the standards to prevent errors, and working effectively with high volume workload to reach the desired results. • Demonstrating dependability, flexibility, and adaptability by fulfilling commitments consistently and reliably and being able to change course swiftly and purposefully when the needs of the business change. Must be available to work irregular hours, and extended shifts. • Demonstrating teamwork, collaboration, and customer focus with a diverse group of internal and external customers. • Demonstrating initiative and creative thinking by recognizing opportunities or problems and communicating to the Installation Supervisor. • Ability to learn from experiences of self and others to solve problems and identify new solutions, shares knowledge generously. • Is aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Consistently behaves in a safe manner and encourages others to do the same • Working on a personal computer/laptop or electronic tablet such as an iPad. Able to use electronic e‐mail, internet, and electronic forms. • Physical ability to lift, push or pull equipment and/or product weighing between 70 to 100 pounds as well climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, or balance weight for extended periods of time. • Possess the manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools frequently. • Ability to pass pre‐employment background, D.O.T. physical, lift test and drug screen. Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. What’s in it for you At Workplace Resource (WR), we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all employees. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Pursuant to the Colorado Fair Pay Act, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in Colorado. • Colorado Starting Salary: $22.00+ (Hourly, Non-Exempt) • Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Company Match of 3%), Paid Sick & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays WR reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. WR may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. Work Context This position requires working either indoors or outdoors. Must be willing and prepared to work in all kinds of weather when loading or unloading product. Environment may be dusty and dirty. Hazards include working around forklifts and occasional exposure to caustic or toxic chemicals. Must be able to travel to various customer work sites and to company’s remote sites. Physical demands – Work is rated as heavy. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and to operate a forklift. On feet majority of the day, walking, etc. Must have good upper body strength to lift continuously 50 lbs. Visual acuity is a combination of near, far, depth perception, color vision and general field of visions. Fine motor skills to handle use of small hand tools. Mental abilities – Specialized knowledge in warehousing and construction. Ability to problem-solve and speak English to communicate with the customers and employees. Basic math skills to do measurements and some calculation of numbers. Ability to write simple communications. The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.