Location: Clearwater, FL
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Zip Code: 33763 (within 5 miles)
Daily Work Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM, M - F, with a possibility of weekends
Hours per Week: 30 - 35 hours (weekly anticipated to start)
Hourly Rate: $20 training, 25% Commissions after training
Location Requirement:
The successful candidate must live near - within 5 miles of - mid-Clearwater, and be able to travel throughout the surrounding areas. More specifically, within 20 minutes of the 14000 block of 46th Street N, Clearwater, FL 33762.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated part-time independent contractor to provide exceptional automotive windshield repair and restoration services. In addition, the successful candidate will provide residential/commercial glass repair and restoration services. This role involves assessing damage, performing repairs, restoring glass surfaces, and promoting services to new and existing customers (e.g., car dealerships, builders).
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspection and Assessment: Evaluate glass damage - including cracks, chips, scratches, and stains - to determine appropriate repair methods.
- Automotive Glass Repair: Use specialized tools and techniques (e.g., resin injection, chip/crack repair, scratch removal) to restore windshield integrity and clarity.
- Residential/Commercial Glass Restoration: Repair and polish windows, shower doors, and other glass surfaces to meet safety and aesthetic standards.
- Customer Service & Sales: Explain findings, recommend solutions, provide estimates, build relationships, and promote services to grow customer accounts.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assessments, completed work, and invoicing.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct post-repair inspections to ensure work meets standards and customer expectations.
- Safety: Follow all safety protocols, PPE guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Equipment Care: Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with repair technologies; attend training as needed.
Qualifications:
- Self-starter with proven progressive leadership experience
- Ability to present services to new and potential customers (e.g., car dealerships, builders).
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with glass/windshield repair tools, drills, sanding, and general manual dexterity.
- High attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Knowledge of industry safety protocols.
- High school diploma or equivalent (additional education a plus).
- Previous windshield or glass repair experience preferred.
- Physically able to work outdoors in varying, and extreme, weather conditions.
Additional Requirements:
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to consistently seek, pitch, gain approval for, complete, and invoice repair and restoration opportunities.
- Attendance at paid, hands-on training during the first few weeks/months.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
- Certifications in glass repair/restoration are a plus.
The specific duties and qualifications may vary based on the employer's requirements and the scope of the position.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: On the road
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
