Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$24.50 - $31.25/hr
Suburban Chimney Solutions is expanding! We are looking for a new, long-term chimney repair apprentice to join our team and grow with us. This position requires the individual to have effective ...
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Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$24.50 - $31.25/hr
Suburban Chimney Solutions is expanding! We are looking for a new, long-term chimney repair apprentice to join our team and grow with us. This position requires the individual to have effective ...
$24.50 - $31.25/hr
Suburban Chimney Solutions is expanding! We are looking for a new, long-term chimney repair apprentice to join our team and grow with us. This position requires the individual to have effective ...
Quick apply
$24.50 - $31.25/hr
Suburban Chimney Solutions is expanding! We are looking for a new, long-term chimney repair apprentice to join our team and grow with us. This position requires the individual to have effective ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
PTO
Company Description Homefax Services provides Radon Testing, Mold Testsing, Sewer Inspections and Chimney Inspections for home buyers. The company is growing and is looking for reliable staff that ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
PTO
Company Description Homefax Services provides Radon Testing, Mold Testsing, Sewer Inspections and Chimney Inspections for home buyers. The company is growing and is looking for reliable staff that ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
PTO
Company Description Homefax Services provides Radon Testing, Mold Testsing, Sewer Inspections and Chimney Inspections for home buyers. The company is growing and is looking for reliable staff that ...
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Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
PTO
Company Description Homefax Services provides Radon Testing, Mold Testsing, Sewer Inspections and Chimney Inspections for home buyers. The company is growing and is looking for reliable staff that ...
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Medical
Retirement
PTO
Install chimney vents, connectors, b-vents, liners, and PVC venting. * Performs preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. * Conduct installation pre-job surveys. * Drive to/from residential ...
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Install chimney vents, connectors, b-vents, liners, and PVC venting. * Performs preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. * Conduct installation pre-job surveys. * Drive to/from residential ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Install chimney vents, connectors, b-vents, liners, and PVC venting. * Performs preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. * Conduct installation pre-job surveys. * Drive to/from residential ...
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Install chimney vents, connectors, b-vents, liners, and PVC venting. * Performs preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. * Conduct installation pre-job surveys. * Drive to/from residential ...
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To thrive as a Chimney Sweep, you need strong knowledge of chimney cleaning techniques, understanding of fire safety codes, and physical fitness to work in tight, elevated spaces, often gained through on-the-job apprenticeship or certification programs. Familiarity with tools like chimney brushes, vacuums, inspection cameras, and sometimes certification from organizations such as the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is beneficial. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and reliability are important soft skills for client interactions and maintaining safety standards. These qualifications ensure effective and safe chimney maintenance, which is vital to preventing fire hazards and building trust with customers.
A chimney job typically involves inspecting, cleaning, repairing, or constructing chimneys and fireplaces. Chimney professionals, often called chimney sweeps or technicians, ensure that chimneys are free from blockages, soot buildup, and structural damage. Their work helps prevent fire hazards and improves ventilation efficiency. Some chimney jobs may also include installing or maintaining chimney liners, caps, and dampers.
A typical day as a Chimney Sweep generally involves traveling to residential and commercial properties to inspect, clean, and repair chimneys, fireplaces, and ventilation systems. You may use specialized equipment to remove soot and debris, perform safety checks, and sometimes advise customers on maintenance or fire prevention. Work is often done in small teams or independently and can require working in varying weather conditions. Customer service is a key part of the role, as you'll interact directly with clients to explain issues and recommend solutions. Over time, experienced chimney sweeps can advance to supervisory roles, start their own businesses, or specialize in more complex restoration and repair services.
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$24.50 - $31.25/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
Are you looking for a new career where you matter? Your in the right place!
Suburban Chimney Solutions is expanding! We are looking for a new, long-term chimney repair apprentice to join our team and grow with us. This position requires the individual to have effective communication skills, be energetic, comfortable with ladders/ scaffolding, roofs, and no fear of heights. Masonry experience is not required but is a plus. Attention to detail is a must. We focus on providing quality work, job-site safety, and assuring that every job site is left clean.
Job Description: 2022 Season - Spring, Summer, Fall.
As a chimney repair apprentice you will be responsible for learning how to rebuild and repair masonry chimneys, installing crowns with an overhang, learn how to build forms from wood, installing chimney liners, and much more.
Job Duties:
Setup and climb ladders and/or staging to access the roof. Be proficient in setting up and taking down scaffolding safely on the ground/ roof.
Install chimney caps, liners, top mounting dampers, masonry repairs, and rebuilds of the chimney's exterior/interior, tuckpointing.
Parge and repair smoke chambers: reach up inside damper area to smoke chamber, apply high-temp mortar to walls of the smoke chamber. May require standing, squatting, or sitting inside the fireplace to access interior of smoke chamber.
Clean out trucks daily and keep tools in order, clean.
Requirements:
Must have good leadership skills and be willing to learn, teamwork, good communication and customer service skills, flexibility, and use initiative, cleanliness, and personable. It will be required to wear a safety harness while on the roof or scaffolding and must wear a hard hat while on the ground for safety.
Have a valid driver's license.
Some overhead lifting is required.
We require all employees to arrive at work, on time, presentable, and ready to put forth their best efforts each day.
Must have reliable transportation to company office/garage space each day in Inver Grove Heights.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8-10 hour shifts
Day shift
Monday - Friday - Saturdays Optional
High school or equivalent (preferred) but not required.
Experience: No experience required.
Will train the right individual.
Valid Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Twin Cities & local surrounding areas.
W2 ( payroll ) position.
We look forward to hearing from you today!
