Window Treatment Installer

Window Treatment Installer – The Shade Store

Compensation: $28–$30 per hour

Schedule:

Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Other

Title: Window Treatment Installer
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, eligibility for monthly individual incentives

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest shades, blinds, and drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate people to help us deliver the finest custom window treatment experience to our customers.

Our team is growing and expanding, which makes this an exciting time to be part of it.

We set out to create a company culture that is enjoyable, rewarding, and offers continuous upward mobility and growth opportunities. If you work hard, give the company your all, use good judgment, and have a positive attitude – then the sky is the limit.

In return, we offer numerous perks and benefits including:

• Competitive base wage, commission, guaranteed full‑time hours, and overtime available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• A personal company vehicle provided, with gas and other expenses covered
• $50 per month cell‑phone reimbursement
• Queens handling scheduling and customer communication, so you don’t have to worry
• 15 days PTO with an additional 6 paid holidays
• 401k available with a 4% match of contributions
• $100k life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided at no charge

• Perform in‑home measurements and installations of custom window treatment product lines, primarily roller/solar shades, Roman shades, drapery, wooden blinds, and more
• Learn motorization installation and programming techniques (particularly via Lutron) with complex motorized products
• Provide a world‑class customer experience throughout each measure and install appointment
• Leave a positive lasting impression by demonstrating how to use the product before leaving the job site
• Become skilled at using The Shade Store’s Measure + Install techniques and software systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency of every appointment
• Partner closely with local Design Consultants to ensure a seamless end‑to‑end customer experience
• Communicate and partner regularly with the Headquarters Measure & Install support teams while on‑site
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective solutions to challenges related to measurement and installation

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience in carpentry, custom installation, or a transferable skilled trade
• Significant experience with a common hand and power tools, including but not limited to power drill, impact driver, and level
• Experience with multiple types of fasteners, anchors, and drill bits
• Proven ability to measure accurately within 1/8” using manual and laser measurers
• Significant customer service and in‑home service experience preferred
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, with great work ethic and the highest level of integrity
• Strong understanding of basic to advanced technology with computers, mobile devices, and tablets
• Active driver’s license that is insurable
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 pounds and climb ladders up to 26 ft in height

Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States, confirmed by E‑Verify within three business days of hire date.

Equal employment opportunity statement:
The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.