Fireplace & Stove Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Fireplace & Stove Installer or Helper

Base Pay: $23–$30 per hour

Installation Incentives: Typically add an additional $2–$10 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, year-round, Monday through Friday

Locations: Auburn, Brunswick, and Yarmouth, Maine

The Hearth Doctor is looking for a dependable installer who takes pride in doing quality work.

We are a veteran-owned Maine company specializing in gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. Our teams work from our Auburn, Brunswick, and Yarmouth locations and serve homeowners throughout Southern and Midcoast Maine.

At The Hearth Doctor, installation is not an afterthought. It is one of the most important parts of what our customers purchase from us. We want installers who care about doing the job correctly, protecting the customer’s home, and leaving behind work they are proud to put their name on.

What You Will Do

* Install gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces, stoves, and inserts

* Install venting systems, chimney systems, liners, terminations, outside-air components, and related materials

* Complete wall and roof penetrations safely and correctly

* Follow manufacturer instructions, Maine codes, safety requirements, and company installation standards

* Inspect appliances and materials before beginning work

* Protect customers’ floors, furniture, and homes during installation

* Complete required job photos, measurements, notes, and closeout documentation

* Explain basic operation and maintenance to customers

* Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment

* Communicate with salespeople and managers when job conditions do not match the original scope

* Work as part of a two-person crew to complete installations correctly and efficiently

* Leave every jobsite clean and ready for the customer

Installation Incentive Program

In addition to regular hourly pay, installers are eligible for a team-based installation incentive that typically adds approximately $2 to $10 per hour.

The program rewards quality workmanship, teamwork, complete documentation, good customer care, and completing installations correctly the first time. Incentive earnings vary based on the number and complexity of qualifying installations completed.

This is not an incentive to rush. It is designed to reward crews for working together, communicating problems early, completing jobs properly, and preventing avoidable return trips and installation-related callbacks.

The complete incentive structure will be explained during the hiring process.

What We Are Looking For

* Experience in hearth installation, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, construction, appliance installation, or a related trade is preferred

* At least two years of related trade experience is preferred, but we will train the right person

* Comfortable using hand and power tools

* Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, in attics, and in tight spaces

* Able to safely lift and move heavy fireplaces and stoves as part of a crew

* Able to take accurate measurements and keep clear job notes

* Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

* Good communication with customers and coworkers

* Willingness to learn new products and installation methods

* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

* Maine gas license, NFI certification, or other relevant trade certifications are a strong plus

Compensation and Benefits

* $23 to $30 per hour in base pay, depending on experience, licensing, and ability

* Installation incentives that typically add approximately $2 to $10 per hour

* Full-time, year-round employment

* Monday through Friday daytime schedule

* No regular weekends or on-call schedule

* Health and dental insurance

* Paid time off and paid holidays

* Retirement plan with company match

* Paid manufacturer training and certification opportunities

* Employee discounts

* Company vehicle for travel to customer jobs

* Opportunities to advance into a lead installer or field leadership position

Why Join The Hearth Doctor?

This is an opportunity to build a career in a specialized and respected trade. You will work with quality products, learn from experienced people, and see the results of your work at the end of every day.

You do not need to know every fireplace or stove on your first day. You do need to be dependable, willing to learn, comfortable with physical work, and committed to doing the job correctly.

If you want steady, year-round work with a Maine company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and taking care of its customers, we would like to hear from you.