As a residential assistant/apprentice glazier at Lake Glass & Mirror, Inc., you will have the chance to learn the trade and grow into the Lead Glazier position. You will learn to be very familiar with various types of glass and the techniques used to install them. The role of the glazier is physically demanding, so you should be fit enough to carry large objects and capable of spending most of the day working on your feet. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and energetic individual with a strong desire to learn the trade and become a glazing professional. They will have a professional appearance and mannerisms, be detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to work as a team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Measure and cut glass to ensure it meets the client’s specifications

• Install the glass where it’s needed, using caution to ensure that the installation lasts for as long as possible

• Load and unload glass panels as dictated by project needs

• Remove old pieces of glass from doors, windows, and displays using safety precautions to ensure no one gets injured

• Be punctual to all appointments and communicate directly with the client before the appointment time when you can’t

• Follow all company processes, policies, procedures, and safety precautions

• Take measures to protect the clients’ property and belongings

• Site Evaluation: Visiting residential properties to assess the condition and requirements of the glass installation. This involves examining the existing structures, identifying any potential challenges, and making sure they correspond to the details given by the Measurement Technician

• Select appropriate tools for each job based on the type of material being installed, the degree of accuracy required, and other factors

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and vehicle

• Maintain professional and courteous behavior toward clients, contractors, and other team members

• Possess the required tools including, but not limited to, tape measure, screwdrivers of various sizes and styles, pry bar, putty knives, caulk gun, rubber mallet, hammer, dead blow, plumb and level devices, glass cutter, pliers, snips, etc.

• Perform calibration checks on measuring and installation tools to ensure they are working properly

• Work with the Lead Glaziers to complete your training manual and observe their interactions with clients, contractors, and other team members, whenever possible, to prepare yourself for the future

• Other duties as assigned

• Overnight travel may be required for training events and/or special projects

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Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be dependable and able to be at work on time

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the aptitude to learn new software and systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and measuring devices

• Physical ability to lift heavy glass panels up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Excellent mathematical skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong team player

• Must hear and see well (either naturally or with correction)

• Considerable amount of time using a telephone and/or computer

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead

• Considerable amount of time making repetitive motions

• Ability to function with frequent temperature changes between indoors and out

• Valid driver’s license in good standing

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening