Lead Stone Countertop Installer
Stokes Granite & Stone, Inc.
6326 Main Avenue, Unit 50
Orangevale, CA 95662
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Standard Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The standard workday includes:
- One 30-minute unpaid meal period.
- Two paid 15-minute breaks.
- Eight paid working hours per day.
Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be required based on installation schedules, jobsite conditions, travel time, and customer needs.
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Stokes Granite & Stone is seeking an experienced Lead Stone Countertop Installer who can lead an installation crew, take ownership of jobsite outcomes, and consistently deliver professional-quality countertop installations.
This is not an entry-level position. The right candidate must have hands-on experience installing natural stone, quartz, and other countertop surfaces. You must be able to evaluate jobsite conditions, solve installation problems, direct another installer or helper, communicate professionally with customers and contractors, and complete each project to company quality standards.
The Lead Installer is responsible for more than physically installing countertops. You will be expected to manage the installation process from loading and jobsite arrival through final inspection, customer communication, documentation, and completion.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the assigned installation crew and take responsibility for the final outcome of each installation.
- Review job information, drawings, measurements, notes, and installation requirements before leaving the shop.
- Confirm that all countertop pieces, sinks, backsplashes, supplies, tools, and installation materials are loaded.
- Safely transport and handle natural stone, quartz, and other countertop materials.
- Inspect the job site before installation and identify conditions that could affect the work.
- Perform accurate countertop installation, leveling, shimming, seaming, fastening, caulking, and final detailing.
- Complete field modifications and problem-solving when conditions differ from the installation plan.
- Properly install undermount sinks, backsplashes, supports, and related countertop components.
- Protect the customer’s home, cabinets, flooring, walls, appliances, and surrounding work areas.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, contractors, designers, project managers, and office staff.
- Immediately report jobsite problems, damage, missing information, safety concerns, or conditions that prevent completion.
- Take required jobsite photographs and complete installation reports.
- Perform a final quality inspection before leaving the jobsite.
- Keep the installation vehicle, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Reduce preventable callbacks, damage, incomplete installations, and return trips.
- Train and develop installation helpers and other crew members.
- Follow all company safety procedures and vehicle-use requirements.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of professional stone countertop installation experience.
- Previous experience acting as a lead installer or directing an installation crew.
- Strong experience installing natural stone and engineered quartz countertops.
- Ability to produce clean, level, properly aligned installations.
- Strong experience with field seams, sink installation, backsplash installation, caulking, and jobsite finishing.
- Ability to read installation drawings, measurements, job notes, and countertop layouts.
- Ability to recognize jobsite problems before they become costly mistakes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to follow company procedures and accept directions from management.
- Ability to lift, carry, maneuver, and install heavy countertop materials safely.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work overtime when required to complete scheduled installations.
- Must be able to work legally in the United States.
Performance Standards
The person selected for this position will be evaluated on:
- Installation quality and workmanship.
- Completion of scheduled installations.
- Number of preventable callbacks and return trips.
- Damage to countertops, cabinets, walls, flooring, appliances, or customer property.
- Accuracy and completeness of job site documentation.
- Customer communication and professionalism.
- Crew leadership and productivity.
- Vehicle and tool care.
- Attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
- Ability to identify and communicate problems early.
- Ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
Benefits and Company-Provided Equipment
Eligible full-time employees may receive:
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation or paid time off, based on eligibility.
- Consistent Monday–Friday work schedule.
- Opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.
- Company-provided installation tools and equipment.
- Company-provided work trucks for scheduled installations.
- Employees are not required to use their personal vehicles to transport countertops, installation equipment, or company materials.
The Lead Installer is responsible for keeping all assigned company tools, equipment, and work vehicles clean, organized, secure, and properly maintained. Any damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment must be reported promptly.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes personal responsibility for the result of every installation.
- Does not leave avoidable problems for another employee to correct.
- Understands that quality, safety, communication, and customer care are equally important.
- Can remain professional when a job site presents unexpected problems.
- Leads by example and holds the installation crew to a high standard.
- Wants to build a long-term position with a professional countertop company.
Application Instructions
Following these instructions is part of our initial evaluation process.
Email your résumé or work history with the following subject line:
I’m the Lead Installer You’re Looking For
In the body of your email, answer all of the following questions:
- How many years of stone countertop installation experience do you have?
- How many years have you worked as a lead installer or crew leader?
- What materials have you installed, including granite, marble, quartzite, engineered quartz, porcelain, or other surfaces?
- Describe the most difficult countertop installation problem you have personally solved.
- How do you inspect an installation before leaving the jobsite?
- How do you measure your productivity and the quality of your installation work?
- Management gives you instructions at an inconvenient time and you disagree with the direction. How would you respond?
- What steps do you take when the jobsite conditions do not match the drawings or information provided?
- What is your approach to preventing callbacks, property damage, and incomplete installations?
- After reviewing this job advertisement, what are the top three reasons you believe you are the right person for this position?
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record?
- What hourly pay range are you seeking?
Applicants who do not follow the application instructions or answer all questions may not be considered.
Stokes Granite & Stone, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Stone Countertop Installation: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
