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Atlas Chimney Is Hiring!

Do you live in the Austin, Texas area and are currently looking for a job? Atlas Chimney is looking for technicians to help us with our fireplace and chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services. Would you like an opportunity for a rewarding career, with great compensation and benefits, and with one of the top professional chimney companies in the area? If so, we would like to tell you more about the job requirements and responsibilities. You can also find more information about our job opportunities on our Facebook page.

What are the job requirements?

Atlas Chimney has high standards for our employees. This is because we must exceed the expectations and needs of our clients. How do we do this? By giving them excellent customer service and job performance. We are looking for employees with a positive attitude, the ability to work well with others, and a professional appearance and demeanor. You will need to have your high school diploma, and you should have basic math and English skills.

Also, you must have a valid driver’s license, with clean driving record, and you must pass our pre-employment background and drug tests (at no cost to you). In addition, you should be comfortable being at heights up to three stories and be able to lift up to 100 pounds. We do require that you have your own hand tools. However, we do offer a replacement allowance for tools. During busy seasons, we will require that you be able to work overtime hours. A background in construction is a plus, but we also look for a willingness to learn.

What are the job responsibilities?

The responsibilities of a fireplace/chimney service/installation technician for Atlas Chimney include:

• operating a company vehicle in a professional manner
• providing excellent customer service
• working well individually and with a team
• maintaining customer equipment
• cleaning up job sites
• conducting routine maintenance and inventory of company products and equipment
• accurately completing the paperwork for work orders, surveys, and job proposals

What are the benefits of working for Atlas Chimney?

Atlas Chimney is a family-owned and operated business that has been working on chimneys for 27 years. We provide paid training and educational opportunities.  This will allow you to grow and be promoted within our company. We can help you become certified as a chimney sweep by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. By doing this, it will help you make more money on our production-based pay scale. In addition, we also offer paid vacations to our employees.

If you are dependable and reliable with a strong work ethic, Atlas Chimney has a job opportunity for you. Visit our website and fill out the form to be considered as a candidate today.

We Offer Chim-Scan Video Inspections

There could be damage that could lead to safety hazards hiding within your chimney! This is one of the reasons why an annual chimney inspection is so important. Even with thorough inspections, sometimes there are areas that can be impossible to see clearly enough to locate damage and deterioration.

To get an up-close look at every inch of your chimney, we use the Chim-Scan Closed Circuit Internal Evaluation System. This technology allows us to easily spot cracks and blockages. Also, anything that could lead to a chimney fire, or a carbon monoxide leak. We would like to tell you more about this helpful technological tool. This way you can understand exactly why we so highly recommend including this service with your annual chimney inspection.

What is the Chim-Scan Closed Circuit Internal Evaluation System?

Also known as video scanners, the Chim-Scan Closed Circuit Internal Evaluation System was developed to record images of the inside of chimneys. In addition, it documents the condition of the flue, and locates hidden damage and defects. This tool can also be used to verify the cleanliness of the chimney after it has been swept. This ensures your chimney is ready to safely and efficiently vent the combustion exhaust out of your home. Chim-Scan can be used with both masonry and prefabricated chimneys.  Also, it’s extremely helpful in assessing the condition of the inside of chimneys after a natural disaster.

What are the advantages of having a Chim-Scan video inspection?

One of our favorite things about this technology is that it allows you to see the condition of your chimney’s interior as we scan the chimney. We welcome our customers to watch the TV monitor with us as we insert the camera to scan the entire flue. If we find any damage, we will provide you with the images of the problem. This can be essential if you need to file a claim with your home insurance company after a natural disaster or chimney fire. Atlas Chimney highly recommends this service to verify the cleanliness and operational readiness of your chimney. Plus, to find the areas that are in need of repair, and to determine the cause and origin of chimney damage.

How do I know if I need this type of chimney inspection?

Atlas Chimney provides all three levels of chimney inspections. These were established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to provide standards to the chimney industry. Your situation determines which level of inspection your chimney should receive. We can recommend the right level for your chimney. While we do not include a Chim-Scan video inspection with the basic Level 1 inspection, we do with every Level 2 and Level 3 inspections we perform.

You will need a Level 2 inspection if:

• You have updated your heating appliance, are buying or selling a home, are having your flue relined, or experienced a chimney fire.

The most extensive and invasive inspection is the Level 3:

• In addition to Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, there is Level 3. This level is recommended if the problem is still unable to be solved . Consequently, this level may involve the demolition of the structure of your chimney. However, we will always discuss the reasons why it is needed before we begin this inspection.

Ensure your chimney is free from damage, blockages, or other problems this winter. Contact us at Atlas Chimney to learn more about our Chim-Scan video inspection services!