Technician Apprentice

Company: Surface Experts - Chicago Near North
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company car Paid time off Training & development Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy variety in your work? Surface Experts Technician Apprentice might be the job for you! Enjoy using your creativity to problem-solve repairs that typically take less than an hour. We Offer: Pay range of $20 to $25 per hour includes base pay and performance-based bonuses Monthly bonus program depending on add-on repairs Pay raise following paid training completion Direct four-week track to Surface Repair Technician No weekends, late nights, or evenings (overtime is available) Paid holidays and paid time off Use of company car to drive to work sites, as well as parking, gas, and tool stipends Requirements Experience working with your hands - This could be in construction, manufacturing, painting, or even a personal hobby An ability to identify, compare, and recreate colors - Understanding color and how to match color is a large part of what we do Good driving record Hiring Process Within 24 hours: A live team member will reach out to all applicants Within 48 hours: Well schedule an in-person interview Within 7 days: Participate in a technical selection call, conducted via video, to walk candidate thru example repair process and confirm skill level Looking to fill the position to start on March 2 Duties: Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff Track work progress and daily notes in our dispatch tool, including before and after pictures Understand and utilize our unique 5-step repair process While onsite, "walk the unit" to look for potential repair jobs and capture add-on bonus Work closely with the owner and sales team to deliver high-quality repairs Employ each tool in your custom tool-kit Communicate with the support team with questions Problem-solve repairs with creativity Driving to work sites throughout the northern neighborhoods of Chicago (e.g. River North, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, etc). About Surface Experts Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair minor damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels Almost Everything! Most repairs are simple and smaller than a dinner plate, yet our competition focuses on complete resurfacing. Our objective is to deliver a positive customer experience and cultivate lasting relationships. We focus on saving our customers time, money, and materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

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