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Designed for transitioning service members seeking a career in residential repair, field estimation, and independent subcontracting. All candidates, regardless of prior military trade experience, will begin at Tier I to ensure alignment with our specific safety and operational standards. Advancement is strictly performance-based, allowing rapid acceleration upon demonstrating mastery.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Tier I: Apprentice Technician (Foundation & Safety Focus)Target Profile: All incoming candidates.Training Focus: Job-site safety protocols, tool and material familiarization, and worksite staging.Responsibilities:-Shadow lead technicians on daily residential repair routes.-Assist in vehicle inventory management, material loading/unloading.-Perform basic preventative maintenance and introductory repairs under direct, constant supervision.-Learn standard operating procedures (SOPs) for client-facing communication.Tier II: Journeyman Technician (Application & Estimation Focus)Target Profile: Candidates demonstrating mastery of Tier I protocols.Training Focus: Intermediate diagnostics, hands-on repair execution, and field quoting.Responsibilities:-Execute intermediate residential repairs under indirect supervision.-Conduct initial site assessments and draft accurate time/material estimates via mobile quoting software.-Manage personal daily routing efficiency through the CRM app.-Troubleshoot on-site variables and independently source materials.Tier III: Master Technician & Field Leader (Mastery & Subcontractor Focus)Target Profile: Candidates demonstrating mastery of Tier II competencies.Training Focus: Independent execution, quality control, field leadership, and civilian subcontractor transition.Responsibilities:-Operate as an independent, fully unsupervised field technician executing complex work orders.-Provide mentorship and shadowing opportunities for Tier I apprentices.-Handle final QA/QC on completed job sites.-Receive training on civilian subcontractor requirements, including licensing, insurance, and establishing an LLC.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Location: Winfield, Illinois / Field-based training will require trainees to be on-site, generally not further than 10 miles from HQ Office.
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