Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

IRA Plan with Midgleys Contribution

Weekends Off

Rarely Boring

Company parties

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

About Midgleys Midgleys is Lane County’s oldest continuously operating business. Since 1881, Midgleys has helped families with their homes, first with millwork, then evolving into a hearth store; selling, installing, and servicing fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and freestanding stoves. Midgleys is locally owned, family owned with a good work culture.

Job Summary

As the Chimney Sweep Apprentice , you’ll be learning hands-on the ins-and-outs of sweeping and restoring chimneys, cleaning and repairing wood and pellet stoves; all alongside our veteran Journeyman Chimney Sweep. You will travel across Lane County and beyond, maintaining both heat and ambiance to our client’s homes. With this hire, we are looking for our next Journeyman Chimney Sweep.

Responsibilities

Assist in the sweeping, restoration of chimneys, cleaning and repairing wood and pellet stoves

Independently carry out tasks assigned by the Journeyman Chimney Sweep

Learning proper sweep practices, regulations, building codes, and industry standards

Collaborating with the Journeyman Chimney Sweep to ensure high quality service that keeps the client's product in top shape

Record detailed information regarding jobs and their status

Perform routine maintenance tasks to keep equipment in working condition

Various warehouse tasks such as loading and unloading product

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Valid Drivers license and good driving record

Proficient with measuring tools

Having good people skills

Experience with impact drivers, drills, saws, and various tooling

Be able to pass an illegal drug and background test

Additional Notes

This position is for those who like working with their hands and are ok with hard, physical labor. This position is not recommended for those with claustrophobia or acrophobia.