Company Overview
DAVACO is the leading total solutions provider specializing in high-volume remodels, rollouts, and resets for global retail and restaurant brands. Our commitment to delivering high-quality service, consistency, and excellence across all commercial projects makes us the partner of choice for transforming multiple branded physical environments. We provide a supportive work culture focused on growth, teamwork, and exceptional results.
Position Overview
The Lead Installer I is responsible for overseeing complex installation projects, providing advanced support in fixture installations, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. This role involves delegating tasks, coordinating with project leaders, and directing the work of other team members. Lead Installer I ensures tasks are completed according to specifications, safety standards, and timelines, while actively mentoring and training less experienced installers to develop team skills. The below duties are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide advanced installations and assembly of fixtures, displays, shelving, and signage, ensuring alignment with client specifications and brand standards.
- Delegate tasks to team members, ensuring proper workload distribution and task prioritization.
- Coordinate the setup and installation of display units, promotional signage, seating arrangements, and kitchen fixtures.
- Perform and lead the team in executing resets and remodels, working on various fixtures (steel, gondola, millwork). Some projects will involve moving, removing, tear-down, rebuild and installing new fixtures.
- Ensure that team members adhere to dress code requirements, arrive on time, and properly clock in for each shift
- Conduct mandatory team meetings at start of shift.
- Print, understand and execute schematics/plan-o-grams
- Be mindful of project timelines and task assignments.
- Conduct detailed inspections and quality assurance checks to verify that installations meet company standards for accuracy, safety, and aesthetics.
- Act as a point of contact for project leaders and clients to communicate progress, challenges, and project completion status.
- Mentor, train, and provide guidance to team members on installation techniques, tool usage, and safety protocols.
- Proactively conduct training sessions to improve team members' skills, ensuring knowledge of company standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot complex installation issues.
- Maintain high standards of safety, ensuring proper use of tools and compliance with safety guidelines at all times.
- Suggest process improvements to optimize efficiency.
Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 10 - 12 years of experience in retail installations, merchandising, or related fields.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Must be in good standing with DAVACO preferred rental car companies.
- Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.
- Advanced proficiency in using hand and power tools, and interpreting layout plans and installation instructions.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate tasks, and train team members effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing circumstances.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, project leaders, and team members.
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations and best practices.
Physical Requirements
- Physical capability to lift, move, and position heavy fixtures and equipment (at least 50 pounds unassisted).
- Stamina stand, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, climb ladders and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel to job sites as needed, including overnight stays.
- Comfortable sharing accommodations with team members.
- Smartphone in good working condition with hands-free capability.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside
of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
DAVACO LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Diverse, Inclusive Work Environment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Drug-Free Workplace
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post
accident substance abuse testing. We also perform pre-employment background checks.
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