Installer- Window Treatments

Job Description

Job Description

Installer — Window Treatments

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated 1099 Window Treatment Installer to support a growing, high-end residential installation business based in Streamwood, IL. This role is built for a seasoned professional who takes pride in precision, efficiency, and delivering exceptional work in luxury homes.

We provide the clients, projects, and scheduling — your focus is on executing high-quality installations.

This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, personable with clients, and comfortable working a full project schedule across the Chicagoland area.

Streamwood, IL 60107 | Dedicated FT 1099 Contractor

Territory & Travel

• Based out of Streamwood, IL (near I-90 and I-290)
• Daily travel throughout Chicagoland, including:
  • Downtown high-rise installations
  • North Shore suburbs
  • South suburbs
  • Occasional travel to northern Illinois towns and Wisconsin

Compensation & Structure

• $85,000-$104,000 projected OTE/year
• Typically 40–50 billable hours weekly for active contractors
• Travel time is billable
• Mileage reimbursement including parking and tolls
• Reimbursement for approved job-related materials
• Employer-matched Social Security & Medicare contributions 
• Liability insurance covered by employer

Key Responsibilities

• Install blinds, shades, drapery, and motorized window treatments in high-end residential environments
• Perform accurate measuring and installation prep
• Complete 3–5 jobs per day, primarily installations (approx. 80%) with some service/repair work (approx. 20%)
• Start each day by coordinating material pickup and reviewing project details at the Streamwood location
• Document completed work by taking photos, collecting client sign-offs, and communicating updates to the team
• Return documentation at project completion to support invoicing and tracking
• Purchase small materials as needed and manage job-site readiness
• Maintain professionalism when working in client homes, including high-rise and luxury environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven, hands-on experience installing blinds, shades, and drapery
• Familiarity with motorized window treatments
• Strong measuring skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in high-end residential settings
• Excellent communication and professionalism with clients and team
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple jobs per day
• Ability to lift 60+ lbs, work on tall ladders (10–12 ft), and handle physical demands of the role
• Proficiency with text communication and documentation
• Familiarity with Excel and Outlook

Additional Expectations

• Must have your own truck or van and tools — extension ladders provided
• Professional appearance required when representing the brand in client homes

Apply Today If you are a seasoned installer looking for consistent, well-paid work with a professional team and high-quality projects, we'd like to connect.

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