Equipment Installer
4 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description Job Title: Installer - $20-21/hr Job Description The Installer assembles, installs, and relocates commercial furniture and related items at a variety of customer sites, ensuring high-quality workmanship and an excellent customer experience. This role involves hands-on work with tools, frequent lifting and moving of furniture, and close collaboration with team members to complete installation projects safely, efficiently, and according to client specifications. Responsibilities • Assemble and install commercial furniture, including desks, chairs, cabinets, panels, and related components according to company standards and client specifications., • Install window coverings, artwork, and specialty items as part of office and facility setups., • Load and unload furniture and equipment on and off trucks with a high degree of caution, using protective blankets and padding, and securing items to avoid damage and optimize space., • Load boxes and filing cabinets onto moving pallets and prepare items for transport., • Perform quality checks to ensure all assembled and installed furniture is free of defects, stable, and securely installed., • Handle office preparation tasks for installation projects, including organizing materials and staging furniture., • Maintain a clean and safe workspace by removing trash and construction materials at the end of each project., • Disassemble office furniture, organize components, and load pieces onto pallets and trucks for relocation or removal., • Unload items at the new location and transport them safely to designated areas within the site., • Use hand tools and power tools, such as drills, hammers, mallets, hacksaws, and tape measures, to disassemble and reassemble furniture and miscellaneous items., • Read and interpret blueprints or layouts to ensure accurate placement and installation of furniture and fixtures., • Connect, test, and plug in wires and basic equipment as needed for workstation setups, within the scope of typical residential-level electrical familiarity., • Operate dollies and other moving equipment to safely transport furniture and materials within job sites., • Communicate with clients in a professional, respectful, and customer-focused manner throughout projects., • Collaborate closely with the Lead Installer, Market Manager, and team members, proactively communicating project status, needs, and any issues that arise., • Ride with the team in company vehicles to job sites and assist with unloading and moving furniture upon arrival., • May drive a box truck as required to support project logistics., • Support other markets as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in assignments and travel., • Perform other duties as assigned to support successful project completion. Essential Skills • High school diploma or equivalent., • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record., • Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs on a regular and consistent basis., • Ability to work extensively on knees under desktops and in tight spaces, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling., • Prior experience in furniture assembly and installation preferred., • Experience using hand tools and power tools, including impact drills, drills, hammers, mallets, hacksaws, and tape measures., • Ability to read and work from blueprints or similar documents., • Customer service–oriented mindset with strong communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship., • Positive attitude with a customer-centric focus and a passion for excellence., • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team., • Flexibility and adaptability, including willingness to support other markets as needed., • Ability to understand and work with different materials used in furniture and construction., • Willingness and ability to help load, unload, and move furniture and equipment safely. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Construction, carpentry, or manufacturing experience strongly preferred., • Experience using dollies and other material-handling equipment to move furniture and equipment., • Comfort working from blueprints or layouts to guide installation work., • Strong professionalism in client-facing interactions, ensuring that final results and customer interactions exceed expectations., • Excellent teamwork skills, including proactive communication with leads and teammates., • Capability to connect, test, and plug in basic wiring for equipment at a level similar to typical residential use (no specialized electrical certification required)., • Ownership of basic hand and power tools needed for furniture installation is expected, in line with provided tool lists. Why Work Here? You join a team that values hard work, professionalism, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, while also recognizing and rewarding your efforts. You accrue paid time off at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, supporting healthy work-life balance. When overnight travel is needed after the contract period, you receive compensation and per diem to cover expenses. Overtime opportunities are common, with good potential for extra earnings through regular daily overtime and occasional Saturdays with advance notice. Once you transition to a permanent role, you receive two annual stipends for steel-toe footwear and a recurring allowance for work pants every six months. There is a clear opportunity to grow into a lead role, and after becoming a lead post-contract, you are reimbursed monthly for phone expenses, reflecting the value placed on your leadership and communication. Work Environment This role is field-based and involves working at a variety of job sites, including banks, offices, schools under construction, and other commercial environments. You typically travel with your team in company vehicles to each site, where you help unload, move, and install furniture and related items. The work is hands-on and physically active, involving frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, and the use of hand and power tools such as impact drills, drills, hammers, mallets, hacksaws, and tape measures. You regularly use dollies and other moving equipment to transport furniture safely. The environment can vary from finished office spaces to active construction sites, so you should expect changing conditions, noise levels, and the need to follow on-site safety practices. Appropriate work attire, including steel-toe footwear and durable work pants, is required to support safety and comfort in these settings. Hours often include standard daytime schedules with regular opportunities for overtime, including occasional Saturdays with prior notice. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.