Fireplace & Chimney Autho
Chimney Sweep Apprentice
Elmhurst, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Fireplace & Chimney Autho is hiring a Chimney Sweep Apprentice on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Elmhurst, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Fireplace & Chimney Autho
- Location
- Elmhurst, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Fireplace & Chimney Autho publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Fireplace & Chimney Authority is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team as a Chimney Sweep Apprentice. No chimney experience is required—we provide paid, hands-on training for someone who is willing to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career.
We are an established Chicagoland company that has been serving homeowners since 1992.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist our chimney sweep and installation teams with chimney cleanings, inspections, repairs, and fireplace services
- Load and unload tools, equipment, and materials
- Help prepare mortar and other job materials
- Set up and safely use ladders, scaffolding, and safety equipment
- Work on roofs and at various heights
- Keep company vehicles, tools, and job sites clean and organized
- Protect customers’ homes and provide professional, courteous service
- Complete hands-on training and study materials required to become CSIA certified
- Work toward independently completing chimney service routes
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, and scaffolding
- Able to perform physical labor indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain regular attendance
- Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
- Willingness to learn and follow all company safety procedures
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Previous construction, masonry, roofing, HVAC, fireplace, or skilled-trade experience is helpful but not required
- Starting pay: $18.00 per hour
- Pay increases to $25.00 per hour upon becoming CSIA certified
- Paid, hands-on training is provided
- Year-round work
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days with a company contribution
- 80 hours of paid time off after 90 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Free $50,000 life insurance policy after one year
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Company-paid initial CSIA certification exam
- Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and advance into an independent Chimney Sweep position