Travel Installer/Carpenter Helper

Travel. Learn. Experience.

Start Your Carpentry Career While Traveling the Country

Starting pay $18/hr + All Paid Travel/Expenses.

We are seeking career minded individuals that thrive in the road-warrior lifestyle and are eager to build with us. Are you good with your hands, can assemble just about anything and have a desire to learn? We want Installers that have a passion for construction and are open to training from our experienced Carpenters.

Our employees are a key contributor to our success and carry the torch by earning the trust and respect of our customers with each project we deliver on time, at a fair price and with the highest quality standards. We provide career advancement opportunities, longevity, paid travel, a great family-oriented environment.

What We Offer

• Challenging Projects: Work on a variety of projects, nationwide, from small-scale remodels to large, brand-new retail store setups. Each project offers unique challenges and the opportunity to build something meaningful.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your development with continuous training and opportunities for advancement. Our team members are encouraged to expand their skills and take on leadership roles.
• Competitive Compensation: We keep a competitive wage, cost effective travel reimbursements and a retirement plan.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the sharing of different ideas and perspectives. You'll work closely with experienced professionals who are passionate about retail construction and design.

Your Role

As an Installer/Capenter Helper, your main focus will be assisting our Carpenters with installations, including but not limited to, shelving units, fixtures (sink/toilets/grab bars/racking), signage/graphics, displays, drywall, flooring etc. during new store builds and remodel projects. You will learn skills such as precise measuring, painting, tape and float drywall, LVT flooring installation, and saw cutting.

Merchco Services Inc. has been in business for over 25 years and is a leading national provider of retail store development and services including project management, merchandising, fixture installation, graphics installation, custom millwork and logistics. We partner with over 20 well known retail companies providing interior store set up and remodel services nationwide. Our reputation is paramount, and we are eager to discover those self-sufficient individuals that are highly motivated, extremely productive and drive to produce the highest quality results in a fast paced, demanding atmosphere. We have the ability and desire to train and develop the right candidates for opportunities in leadership roles such as Team, Leads, Project Leads and Account Managers. If you are dedicated, love to travel(nationwide), looking for a great team, and eager to grow, this is your new career path. Experience with store remodels, store setup crews, big box retail experience and /or new store openings is highly desired. The average schedule allows you to work 8-10 hour days (may require overtime). Qualifying travel expenses are reimbursed. All employees will be required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of vehicle insurance (state to state commute)
• Ability to travel extensively for projects nationwide (4-8wks average)
• Able to drive up to 750 Miles at one time, in personal vehicle (mileage reimbursements/travel pay and bonus provided)
• Must provide tools for personal use
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods, kneel, bend, reach and lift/carry up to 60lbs
• Capable and willing to present a professional image of Merchco Services to our clients and retail personnel
• Must have a personal banking account for direct deposit
• Must have a device with internet for email and app-based programs
• Must be willing to share rooms when the project requires double occupancy

Job Qualifications:

• Willing and open to taking direction/training from leadership
• Assemble specialty merchandising units, stands, shelving and displays
• Work in new store, remodel, and reset/roll-out environments, including days or overnight work
• Ability to work effectively, independently as well as a part of a team
• Maintain a positive relationship with co-workers and store personnel
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow all company safety policies
• Work with a sense of urgency while having attention to detail
• Must be able to complete general paperwork
• Millwork/Display/Fixture Assembly and Demo
• Signage installation
• Practical knowledge and use of tape measure, hand saw and other power tools and able to cut a straight line.
• Assemble components like fitting rooms, floating desks and shelving, and level/install owner supplied FF&E millwork
• Retail new store set-up/remodel experience is a plus
• Forklift experience desired for Installer position (company certification provided)