Blinds and Borders is hiring an Installer Assistant / Entry-Level Installer to join our team.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with tools, learning practical skills, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing quality work. You will support our installation team on window treatment projects and learn the skills needed to grow into a full installer role.
About us
Blinds and Borders is a small but growing Window Treatments company based in Huntsville, AL. Started in 2007 as an independent, family owned company, Blinds and Borders continues to operate free of any franchise. We serve Madison and surrounding counties with custom blinds, shade, shutters and drapery.
What you'll do
- Support lead installers on job sites
- Prepare products and materials for installation
- Use basic hand tools safely and correctly
- Assist with the installation of blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery
- Follow instructions carefully and learn installation procedures
- Help keep job sites clean, organized, and professional
- Represent the company well in clients’ homes
What we are looking for
- Strong work ethic and dependability
- Comfortable working with your hands
- Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
- Able to follow clear instructions and ask good questions
- Positive attitude and respect for customers and team members
- Punctual, coachable, and willing to improve
- Able to communicate professionally
- Able to lift and carry installation materials and work on ladders when needed
Who is a good fit for this role
This role is a strong fit for someone who:
- Enjoys practical, real-world work
- Likes building skills and seeing clear results from their effort
- Wants to learn a trade and grow through demonstrated ability
- Takes ownership, listens well, and works hard
- Is looking for a path to increased responsibility over time
- Someone who is physically fit and enjoys physical work
Growth Opportunity
This role starts as a support position, but there is clear room to grow and an expectation for growth.
Team members who learn quickly, follow procedure, develop product knowledge, and show strong character can move into higher installer levels with increased independence, responsibility, and pay. The Career Ladder will be shared to qualified candidates during the interview process.
What success looks like
In this role, success means:
- Completing assigned tasks to standard
- Learning installation procedures quickly
- Developing product knowledge
- Supporting the install team well
- Growing toward independent installation work
Compensation:
Starting pay is $15/hr. The right candidate will advance from Installation Assistant to Installer I within 2 weeks, which comes with a $2/hr pay raise. Full career ladder will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
To Apply
Send us your resume and a brief note telling us:
- Why this role interests you
- Any experience you have with tools, installation, construction, or hands-on work
- Why you think you would be a strong fit for a team that values quality, professionalism, and growth
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