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1099 Window Treatment Installer
Sarasota Window Blinds is a locally owned, customer-focused company specializing in premium custom window treatments and shading solutions. We proudly serve homeowners, builders, designers, and commercial clients throughout Southwest Florida.
Our product offerings include custom blinds, shades, plantation shutters, custom drapery, motorized window treatments, smart home integrations, exterior shades and screens, hurricane protection products, and other custom window covering and shading solutions.
We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented independent installer who takes pride in quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
Scheduling & Preparation
- Pick up products from our Sarasota warehouse on the day of installation.
- Review your installation schedule daily through our scheduling software.
- Communicate your weekly hours of availability with our administrative team.
Installation & Programming
- Install custom blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, motorized window treatments, and other Sarasota Window Blinds products according to manufacturer specifications.
- Program motorized shades, remotes, hubs, and smart home integrations.
- Demonstrate product operation and programming to homeowners before leaving the job site.
- Troubleshoot installation challenges and resolve issues whenever possible.
Communication
- Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation.
- Contact the assigned salesperson or company owner whenever clarification is needed.
- Immediately report damaged products, missing parts, measurement discrepancies, or installation concerns.
- Represent Sarasota Window Blinds professionally at every customer interaction.
Job Site & Documentation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site.
- Break down and dispose of all packaging and installation debris unless otherwise directed by the customer.
- Upload clear photographs of every completed installation into our software before closing the job.
- Upload videos demonstrating operation of all motorized products when applicable.
Scheduling & Payment
- Review your installation calendar daily.
- Communicate your availability with our administrative team.
- Submit invoices to Sarasota Window Blinds weekly.
- Approved invoices are paid within three business days.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with our office.
- Takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship.
- Dependable and punctual, treating every customer's home with care and respect.
- Maintains a positive, professional attitude and is committed to an outstanding customer experience.
Preferred Experience
- Installing blinds, roller shades, solar shades, cellular shades, Roman shades, woven wood shades, and zebra shades.
- Installing plantation shutters, interior shutters, and custom drapery.
- Installing motorized window treatments.
- Experience with Norman and Lutron products is preferred but not required.
- Installing exterior shades, retractable screens, hurricane screens, or other hurricane protection products is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely lift 75+ pounds.
- Ability to work on ladders safely.
Requirements
- Previous window treatment installation experience.
- Reliable cargo van suitable for transporting window treatment products.
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
- Smartphone capable of using scheduling software and uploading photos/videos.
- Reliable internet access.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.
Insurance Requirements
Independent contractors must provide proof of:
- $2,000,000 General Liability Insurance.
- Workers' Compensation Insurance or a valid Workers' Compensation Exemption.
- Current automobile insurance.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a summary of your installation experience, photos of previous installations (if available), and professional references. If you are a skilled installer who enjoys delivering outstanding workmanship and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
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