Fireplace Installer

Company: Rio Grande Co.

Position Title: Fireplace Installer
Department: Fireplaces
Reports To: Fireplace Install Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly
Location: Denver, CO | Field-based

Position Summary

Installing fireplaces is more than just a construction task—it’s about safety, craftsmanship, and making sure every detail is handled with care. At Rio Grande Co., we’re looking for a skilled Fireplace Installer to join our team and ensure every fireplace is installed correctly, safely, and on schedule.

About Rio Grande Co.

Founded in 1893, Rio Grande Co. has proudly served the Denver and Rocky Mountain region for over 132 years. What began as a fuel and feed business has grown into a trusted distributor, fabricator, and building materials resource supporting construction projects across Colorado.

As a multi-generational, family-led company, members of the Peterson family – Erik, Elmer, Donald, and Bruce – have guided our growth and long-standing contribution to Colorado’s construction industry.

At Rio Grande Co., we build more than structures — we build teams, careers, and futures. What sets us apart:

• A family-founded culture that prioritizes people and relationships
• A workplace grounded in safety, respect, and accountability
• Transparent leadership and clear expectations
• Investment in employee development and training
• A commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities

Key Responsibilities

• Load, inspect, and transport fireplace materials each day before heading to job sites
• Review daily paperwork to ensure the right products, tools, and instructions are on hand
• Delivery, set, and install fireplace and materials using proper equipment
• Install fireplaces according to manufacturer and Rio Grande Co. requirements and local codes
• Verify installations with required photos and documentation before leaving the site
• Communicate clearly with job site supervisors, Install Manager, and Project Managers regarding any issues
• Treat customers, contractors, and coworkers with professionalism and respect
• Complete daily paperwork and return to the warehouse with photo documentation
• Check job sites for safety readiness before beginning installation
• Follow all traffic laws, safety rules, and manufacturer installation instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Wear required PPE

Qualifications

• Strong skills with hand tools and power tools
• Comfortable with heights and ladders
• Moving, loading, delivery fireplaces from 100 to over 1,000 lbs safely
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to following safety procedures
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Construction experience installing or servicing gas fireplaces
• NFI Certification (National Fireplace Institute)
• HearthEd or factory training (available through the company)

Key Competencies

• Operational Discipline: Ensures processes are followed, documented, and continuously improved.
• Systems Thinking: Recognizes how inventory decisions affect margins, logistics, and customer fulfillment.
• Analytical Decision-Making: Uses data rather than assumptions to drive purchasing choices.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with leadership and staff at every location and division.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned categories, tasks, and outcomes.
• Integrity: Handles sensitive data and financial information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Typical office environment with occasional travel to company locations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, or reach materials as needed during inventory inspections.

Rio Grande Co. offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Employer Matching & Profit Sharing
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and supplemental insurance
• Paid training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other value-added employee benefits

Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses or incentives, depending on role-specific goals and company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rio Grande Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor regulations.

Application Information

This position will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been identified. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.