Field Tech – Flooring Craftsman

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will provide you with the skills needed to achieve your goals? 

At Totta Hardwoods, we have a passion for developing people that enrich their community. We love helping people create spaces to connect with the ones they love. We are fun, friendly, and family-oriented.

If you are hard-working and care about quality craftsmanship, we want you on our team! No experience is needed. Come be a part of a fast-growing business serving the Kansas City area.

Summary: 

A 2-3 year, 4000 to 6000-hour apprenticeship in the wood flooring trade. You will be working with a Crew Leader to refinish, restore & install hardwood flooring in the Kansas City area. Training in all areas of the hardwood flooring trade will be provided. You will be required to complete both online and hands-on training to show proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engage in NWFA online university to complete courses.
2. Engage in hands-on training and testing as directed by the Operations Manager.
3. Work with the Operations Manager and Crew Leaders to perform tasks as directed.
4. Ensure assigned jobs are completed according to company standards.
5. Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
6. Safely operate power tools including but not limited to table saws, miter saws, table and hand planers, nailers and drills, and sanding equipment.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times by sweeping, cleaning, and removing trash as directed.
8. Cautiously work with tools, equipment, and materials at all times.
9. Comply with company policies and procedures, giving special attention to safety regulations.
10. Work effectively with others and take direction as necessary.
11. Drive to specified sites to conduct appropriate work functions.
12. Lift and carry tools to perform duties.

*Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
3. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
4. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 175 pounds. 
5. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. 

Education/Experience:

High-school diploma or the equivalent. 

Environmental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes, or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risks of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our Company:

We are focused on quality CRAFTSMANSHIP and CARE for our customers, co-workers, and community. 

We have a Missouri-certified Apprentice Program and are passionate about developing you as a craftsman in the hardwood flooring trade. 

Compensation:

• 30-day training and a probationary period before the first raise and official hire date.
• 30-day trial- $18/hr
• Field Tech: $20-24 ( $2 raise at the time promoted to crew leader)
• Regular annual performance raises

With completion of apprenticeship advancement and earning potential up to 80k per year.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Company provided Group Life Insurance
• PTO
• Retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• 8 paid holidays a year
• 2 paid sick days each year