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We Are Looking for Quality Workers

As we are heading into our busiest time of the year, Atlas Chimney is looking to hire quality workers. While previous chimney experience is a plus, it is not a requirement as we have available driver and manual worker positions. If you live in the Austin area and need a job, we can help you if you love working with your hands and are in good physical condition. We are proud to offer competitive pay and flexible hours to our employees. We would like to tell you a bit more about the qualifications we are looking for as well as about the possibility of becoming a certified chimney sweep for us.

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What are the requirements for working at Atlas Chimney?

As mentioned above, previous chimney experience is not required, but we are looking for applicants with experience with working on ladders and roofs. We also are in need of workers who have solid trade skills. We also require that our employees have dependable transportation and a clean driving record. If we feel you would make a good addition to our growing team, you will have to agree to both a background check and a drug screening before we can offer you employment.

How can I become a certified chimney sweep?

At Atlas Chimney, we are proud to offer chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services from technicians who have been certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). We enjoy helping our workers begin their careers as chimney sweeps with us, and we offer education and training through the CSIA. If you are interested in becoming a certified chimney sweep, the CSIA  is the industry standard for the certification process. After you purchase the necessary texts for the CSIA certification program, you will then enroll in a week-long online review session. Once you have completed the review session, you have up to one year to take the Certified Chimney Sweep exam. This exam includes a one hour exam based on two of the required texts, Successful Chimney Sweeping and the National Fire Protection Association 211, and a 90-minute exam based on the International Residential Code. After you pass this exam, you will sign the CSIA Code of Ethics and pay your annual certification fee to become a CSIA-certified chimney sweep. Once you have received this certification, Atlas Chimney will welcome you to our team of CSIA-certified sweeps.

If you are looking for a job in the Austin, Texas area, Atlas Chimney is hiring! Contact us to be considered as a new member of our growing team.

Why You Need to Hire a Certified Chimney Sweep to Service Your Chimney

Now that school is starting back, it is time to start on your fall home maintenance checklist. One of the most important tasks on that list is scheduling your annual chimney sweeping and inspection. Many national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend that homeowners have their chimneys professionally swept and inspected before lighting the first fire of the new fireplace season. Finding a trusted and reliable chimney sweep can be challenging, which is why it can help to look for a sweep who has been certified by the CSIA. All of our chimney sweeps at Atlas Chimney have received certification from the CSIA, which is known as the industry standard. We would like to tell you more about why you should have a certified chimney sweep service your chimney.

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GUARANTEED SAFETY

When you are dealing with a dangerous element like fire in your home, it is crucial to be absolutely certain that everything in your chimney and fireplace system is working safely. According to the CSIA, certain repair needs such as a too small flue or a too short chimney can lead to serious problems that could put your safety at risk. When a CSIA-certified chimney sweep inspects your chimney, these types of issues will be found and investigated. You will receive written and photographic documentation of the issue that is necessary to repair to ensure your safety.

SKILLED AND TRAINED SERVICE

An annual chimney inspection involves much more than just looking at the interior and exterior of the chimney. During the CSIA certification process, chimney technicians learn the important details of fireplace construction and clearance requirements that are necessary to perform a competent chimney inspection and any needed repairs. You can feel secure knowing that a certified chimney sweep has the skills and training to do the job properly and safely.

HONEST AND ETHICAL BEHAVIORS

One of the biggest parts of being a CSIA-certified chimney sweep is signing and following the CSIA Code of Ethics. The sweeps at Atlas Chimney strictly follow this code to reduce any risk of having their certification revoked. You can trust us to honestly discuss what we find during the chimney inspection and to give you all of your options so that you can make an informed decision about the work needed to be done to your chimney. You will not have to worry that you know nothing about chimney work because we will never take advantage of any lack of knowledge.

Be prepared for your first fire of fireplace season. Contact us today at Atlas Chimney to schedule your annual chimney sweeping and inspection from one of our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps.

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