Chimney & Hearth Apprentice: Paid Training Provided

Location: Western Massachusetts
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Occasional Saturdays
Compensation: Starting at $18/hour; higher starting pay considered for related experience | Paid training provided

You do not need chimney experience to apply.

Done Right Chimney is hiring a Chimney & Hearth Apprentice for hands-on, year-round field work.

This role is a good fit for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, work outdoors, use tools, and grow with a local family-owned company. You will work alongside experienced technicians while learning chimney inspections, sweeping, repairs, liners, venting, light masonry, and hearth-related work.

This is not a desk job. The work can involve ladders, roofs, tools, physical labor, changing weather, customer homes, photos, job notes, and following company safety procedures.

We are looking for someone reliable, safety-minded, coachable, respectful, and willing to learn the right way.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with chimney inspections and sweeping
Help with chimney repairs, liners, caps, chase covers, and venting systems
Assist with light masonry repairs such as repointing, crown coating, and waterproofing
Help with wood, pellet, gas, and electric stove or insert-related work
Carry tools, ladders, materials, and equipment
Set up, clean up, and maintain safe job sites
Work on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops as part of routine duties
Take photos and use job management software for documentation and reporting
Communicate respectfully with technicians, office staff, and customers
Learn chimney, hearth, masonry, and venting systems over time

What We’re Looking For:

Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Comfortable with physical work and working outdoors year-round
Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops
Safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures
Honest when you do not know something
Willing to learn, take feedback, and improve
Respectful in customers’ homes and on job sites
Detail-oriented and willing to document work properly
Interested in long-term growth in a skilled trade
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Helpful Experience, But Not Required:

Construction, masonry, roofing, HVAC, maintenance, landscaping, warehouse, delivery, military, or other hands-on work
Basic hand tool or power tool experience
Customer service experience
OSHA or other safety training

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform hands-on field work
Ability to lift and carry tools, materials, ladders, and equipment
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and around customer homes
Ability to follow safety procedures and company standards

What We Offer:

Paid training
In-house training and support toward external certifications
401(k) with company match
Health insurance reimbursement
Paid holidays and PTO
Company tools, uniforms, and safety gear provided
Stable, full-time, year-round work
Opportunity to grow in a respected, in-demand trade

Our Core Values:

At Done Right Chimney, how we work matters. We value:

Safety First
Integrity
Craftsmanship
Dependability
People Over Profits
Continuous Improvement

We often say, “We know better, so we do better.”

That means we are looking for someone who wants to learn the right way, take pride in their work, and be part of a team that cares about doing the job safely and correctly.

Done Right Chimney is a proud member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) and supports team members in pursuing professional development and certification.

If you are reliable, hands-on, safety-minded, and ready to learn a skilled trade, we would like to hear from you.

Done Right Chimney

Chimney & Hearth Apprentice: Paid Training Provided

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