Installation Team Lead
Rieke Interiors · Carpentersville, IL · 2 wk ago
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Department: Installation Supervisor: Operations Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- Monday–Friday 5:00 am–3:30 pm
- Most Saturdays 5:00 am–11:00 am
About the Role
As a Team Lead, you will oversee successful installations at our commercial sites. This is a mentor role requiring the ability to lead a team with respect for staff and to communicate professionally with clients. Reporting to the Operations Manager and Installation Supervisor, this position bridges management, crews, and clients. This is a hands-on role responsible for installing office furniture in residential, commercial, and industrial locations throughout the Midwest region.
Responsibilities
- Interface with clients to ensure complete communication and understanding of projects
- Communicate with supervisors and team members to ensure safe, efficient project flow
- Work with the installation team to safely install/place various products for client projects
- Perform quality control to ensure all products meet the highest standards
- Utilize safety procedures at the warehouse and on all jobsites
- Install/construct furniture efficiently while following all required safety measures
- Use best construction methods to improve efficiency
- Lead installations to completion and troubleshoot issues that arise during projects
- Assist in training team members on best construction methods and standardized practices
- Perform additional duties as directed by management and the Installation Team Supervisor
Requirements
- Combination of 3+ years’ experience and education installing/constructing furniture or performing carpentry in construction
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking tools safely
- Experience performing quality control for completed projects
- Experience moving commercial furniture
- Customer service experience
- Prior successful leadership responsibilities
- Ability to work in a team environment, interacting with diverse people while remaining mentally alert
- Ability to perform multiple movements and positions, including lifting and moving 75 lbs. or more safely and consistently
- Experience safely operating equipment including power tools, hand tools, and woodworking tools
- Strong understanding of the English language (audibly and legibly, including via phone)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Capability to understand and follow guidelines for hazardous materials and Material Safety Data Sheets
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
- Desire to accomplish projects correctly with minimal rework
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
- Ability to legally operate a Class-C regulated vehicle (Class C driver’s license desired or ability to obtain one with a current good driving record)