Chimney Service Apprentice – Paid Training Provided
$18/hour | Elmhurst, IL
Why settle for just a job when you can start a career?
Fireplace & Chimney Authority, Chicago’s largest fireplace and chimney company, is looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team as Chimney Service Apprentices. No experience required — we provide paid on-the-job training and a clear path for career advancement.
What You’ll Do
- Assist certified chimney sweeps and installers on service calls
- Prepare and organize tools, vehicles, and job sites
- Mix mortar, move materials, and assist with masonry prep
- Set up ladders, scaffolding, and safety equipment
- Work on rooftops and at varying heights
- Train toward chimney sweep certification and grow into your own route
What We’re Looking For
- 18 years or older
- Comfortable working at heights & lifting 50 lbs.
- Reliable, punctual, and strong attendance
- Valid Illinois driver’s license & reliable transportation
- Able to pass a background check
- Safety-first mindset & strong people skills
What We Offer
- $18/hour starting pay
- Paid training — no experience required
- Clear career path: Apprentice → Certified Chimney Sweep → Your own route
- Supportive, family-oriented team culture
Join our team and start building a career you can be proud of. Apply today!
Our Story
Since 1992, we’ve been offering our Chicago area customers the very best in personalized service and outstanding workmanship. Our story began in the mid-nineties when two business partners decided to open their own chimney company to serve their local area. The business originally offered services like repairs, cleanings, and inspections with the goal of adding value and longevity to their customers homes.
After listening to the unique needs of local homeowners over the years, our founders noticed a need to extend their offerings to include fireplaces and outdoor living items. Other stores at the time were not customer friendly, clean, or modern. This problem sparked the idea for Fireplace and Chimney Authority as we experience it today.
Today our two locations are not only the most customer centric in the industry, our unwavering commitment to offering an ultra-extensive experience is second to none. Our knowledgeable team of industry experts takes every customer from the beginning design stages to purchase and installation with confidence and ease. However, our value does not end after purchase. We appreciate every customer and strive to maintain integral lasting relationships. As a result, our clients feel comfortable calling our trusted team for annual inspections and maintenance for years to come.
Mission
Because our company began with a loyalty to serving our local community, we keep transparency at the core of what do. Our primary concern is always your safety and satisfaction, just as if you were our own family. We whole heartedly believe that every person we serve in our locations deserves nothing short of our best. Fireplace and Chimney Authority is passionate incorporating our values below into every area of our business.