Fence & Deck Install Leader

FENCE & DECK INSTALL LEADER

Type of Employment: Full Time

Number of Hours: 40+

Hours of Operation: 6:30am-4:30pm

Hourly Wage: $26-$30

Benefits:

  • 401(k) Match
  • Health + Dental + Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Profit Sharing Incentive
  • Employee Discount
  • On-site Fitness Center
  • Continuous-Improvement Hour (Off Season)
  • Financial Wellness Program (Ramsey SmartDollar)

Requirements:

  • Construction or building experience
  • 2-years minimum experience
  • Dependable, strong work ethic, and good leadership
  • Must enjoy working outdoors and transforming outdoor living spaces

Purpose:

TRANSFORMING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES by offering the highest quality products and superior installations

WOW OUR CUSTOMERS by staying connected to their needs and ensuring that our mission for 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is met and exceeded each day through our unsurpassed customer service

OPEN COMMUNICATION with our team and customers. Your management and implementation of our installation techniques and systems are imperative to your success and the success of the company as a whole.

Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Expectations:

You work closely with the Field Operations Manager and General Manager.  Your leadership style is very important to the success of your team and the company as a whole. 

Our primary aim is to achieve 100% Customer Satisfaction; ensuring that our mission, principles, culture and goals show in all that we do. 

A group of guidelines are listed below.  Our company principles will continue to guide and refine our roles and responsibilities.  

Management of Systems

  • Installation process and checklists
  • Installation schedule
  • Communication with team and customers
  • Interaction in AM Manager Meetings
  • Customer relations 
  • Safety and regulations

Management of Resources:

  • Time–your own and others
  • Materials– product and supplies
  • Tools & equipment

Management of Your team:

  • Hours
  • Tasks
  • Delegation
  • Follow up 

Assistance with:

  • Scheduling installs
  • Quality control
  • Inventory and supply tracking
  • Pulling orders
  • Setting up projects

Provide General Manager and Field Installation Manager with daily reports on:

  • Team Performance
  • Project Progress
  • Improvements 
  • Ideas
  • Customer satisfaction 

Qualifications, Requirements or Desired Skills 

The following is a list of things that make you a great fit for the position and this company.  We believe in helping our team grow and develop into their positions, so training will be available and ongoing. 

  • You’re someone who is eager to contribute to the growth and future of the company while in return being rewarded for the results you create. 
  • You are someone who strives for growth both professionally and personally, and value the benefits of a great company culture, timeless principles, and goal setting.  
  • You are highly organized and detail oriented.  You may have managed projects before because you’re good at logistics and details, and you like to work systematically.
  • You’re someone who is dependable (I’m talking about VERY dependable… not the “This usually doesn’t happen, but it happened again” type). I would prefer if you were that person in grade school that got the award when moving on to middle school for perfect attendance in every grade–you have a dependable vehicle, too. 
  • You’re someone who doesn’t take things personally, have feelings hurt easily, or is easily offended.  
  • You stay objective and like to always use logic to make decisions.
  • You’re cool and relaxed, but always pushing to get things done. It’s important that you like to take responsibility, and your main focus is always delivering results.
  • You enjoy working with others.  You are results-driven and goal-oriented.  You don’t waste time chatting the day away.  You know the value of building relationships, yet there is a time and place for social hour. 
  • You’re “tech savvy” enough to operate a computer, smart phone, or tablet if necessary.  
  • High School diploma
  • Valid driver license
  • Adherence to Drug and alcohol-free policy
  • Additional education preferred, specifically in fields such as business or project management, customer service, or construction. 
  • Must be proficient making measurements, leveling, constructing and building  
  • Must be physically, as well as mentally, capable to complete tasks
  • You can push wheelbarrow, use post hole diggers and general hand tools
  • You have experience managing yourself and others through projects 
  • Experience with customer relations 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction procedures
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Have demonstrated leadership skills
  • You have good decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Can delegate tasks and keep projects moving
  • Ensure accuracy of work orders prior to handing them out and make sure that time efficiency is taken into account
  • Make sure that project sites are cleaned and safe before and after a project
  • Brief crew members about how daily tasks need to be carried out
  • Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance
  • Ensure that all materials, supplies, tools and equipment are available for use in a time efficient manner
  • Monitor daily procedures to ensure that proper quality is maintained and that schedules are being followed
  • Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that all significant information is communicated to managers
  • Handle onsite incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner
  • Create and maintain positive working relationships with General Contractors or Sub-Contractors 
  • Ensure periodic maintenance and proper storage of construction equipment and tools
  • Study work orders and job-layouts in detail to ensure projects are completed correctly
  • Comprehend and discuss project specifications, prepare layouts and determine dimensions
  • Measure, calculate and mark cutting lines on materials and use hand tools and / or equipment to saw or cut them
  • Plan, organize and schedule work duties for your team
  • Inspect all elements of installations to ensure conformity to standards and provided instructions
  • Establish standards for safety and performance expectations and ensure that these standards are constantly adhered to
  • Provide training regarding standard methods, practices, principles, tools and equipment used during installs
  • Communicate the need for prioritizing tasks to complete projects in a timely fashion
  • Perform performance inspections on a regular basis

Expectations:

  • Believing in, knowing, and performing company principles and culture.
  • Understanding the vision and the “why” of the company.
  • Knowing, following, and performing in accordance to established Operations Manual.  
  • Being dependable and punctual.
  • Courteous and respectful to ALL team members, customers and others you have contact with during your day.
  • Professionalism: being in uniform; good grooming habits; no smoking on jobsites, company grounds or property
  • Positive attitude—negativity will not be tolerated 
  • Open communication within and throughout all departments.  Voice suggestions as well as concerns.
  • Help build a positive and fun, family culture within the company. 
  • Love what you do.
  • Leave a positive impression on the people you meet each day.
  • Practice respect and care of PFI property—this includes vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.—lack of respect results in damages, loses and expenses—therefore, reducing net profits—therefore, reducing bonuses.   
  • Resourcefulness and continuous improvement in all areas of you work and life. 
  • Be willing to try new ideas for the good of the customer, the organization, and for productivity.  
  • Our people are our greatest assets.  Our time is our greatest resource.  Treat them both with care.  
  • Individuals will be rewarded for their contributions as well as the collective team contributions to the org.  
  • Bonus compensation will be linked directly to results.  Carefully considering each expectation, as well as overall performance, both individual and as a team.

Working Conditions:

Work environment will consist primarily outdoors.  There will be times, however, that you’ll need to be indoors due to indoor projects, shop work, seasonal or poor weather conditions. 

Working outdoors has its pros and cons.  Be prepared for both hot and cold, dry and wet conditions.  If you are sensitive to these conditions this position is not for you.  Always be sure you and your team are prepared each day.  

Physical and Mental Requirements:

This position requires physical labor with minimal down-time during the day.  You must be able to complete up to a 10-hour day of physical labor and outdoor tasks.  You will be lifting, pushing, twisting and turning while completing some of your day-to-day tasks.  

The responsibilities of managing projects, schedules, and your team can prove challenging; requiring a strong, positive attitude and sustained energy outputs.  Take short breaks to remain fresh and focused.   

Ready to Apply?

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Send us an email with your application and information from the bullet points, below, to: joinourteam@phillipsoutdoorservices.com You can mail if the position doesn’t require emailing skills.

  • Your career history, with each position you’ve had, what your responsibilities were, who your boss was– along with what each of your bosses would say were your strengths and weaknesses. Please also include contact information for each of your previous bosses so we can check your references.
  • A resume, if you have one.
  • What are your expectations from our company (culture, wages, hours, vacation time, benefits, etc.)?
  • Confirmation that you meet the requirements listed and/or are willing to learn them.

It’s important that you tell us why you think you’re a good fit for our company based on what is listed above with particular focus on the leadership, organizational aspects and attention to detail, your strong work ethic, passion for working outdoors, building things, and being involved in a company with a strong culture of excellence. We will review every response received and will contact you if we believe you’d be a good fit. Thank you for your interest in our company and for your time.