Position Overview
Universal Installations is seeking dependable and mechanically skilled Commercial Installation Technicians to join our field installation team.
Technicians travel to retail and commercial job sites to perform professional installations as part of a small installation crew. This role requires strong hands-on construction ability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Technicians are responsible for transporting tools and materials, completing installations, documenting project progress, and ensuring work meets company expectations.
This position is best suited for technicians with commercial installation, fixture installation, retail rollout, or traveling construction experience.
Work Schedule
This position operates on two primary shifts depending on project requirements:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Both schedules are common, and technicians must be comfortable working either day or overnight shifts depending on the project.
Travel Expectations
This is a travel-based position.
Travel occurs most weeks
Technicians typically return home on weekends
Hotels are provided by the company
Most work is performed throughout Texas, but projects may occur anywhere in the United States
Nationwide Retail Installation Projects
Universal Installations performs installation projects for national retail and commercial clients. Our technicians travel with small crews to complete installations, equipment installs, and site upgrades across multiple locations.
Projects may include:
Retail fixture installations
Bollard installation
Equipment mounting and anchoring
Core drilling and concrete anchoring
Structural mounting systems
Store remodel and retrofit work
Technicians with experience in retail installation crews, fixture installation, signage installation, or commercial retrofit work tend to transition well into this role.
What a Typical Week Looks Like
While each project varies, a typical week may include:
Traveling to the project location at the beginning of the week
Picking up installation materials from warehouses when required
Driving company vehicles to job sites
Meeting with the site superintendent and participating in daily safety meetings
Verifying delivered materials and documenting inventory
Completing installation work with your crew
Taking progress photos and uploading project documentation
Performing quality checks using company installation checklists
Conducting final walkthroughs with the site superintendent
Most crews finish their work week and return home for the weekend.
Key Responsibilities
Drive company vehicles to warehouses and job sites
Pick up installation materials from warehouses when required
Maintain responsibility for company tools, vehicles, and equipment
Meet with site superintendents and participate in daily safety meetings
Verify and document delivered materials
Take required photos and upload installation documentation
Perform installations using construction tools and equipment
Read and interpret installation drawings and blueprints
Complete installation checklists and quality verification
Conduct final walkthroughs with site management
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For
This role is best suited for technicians with commercial installation or construction experience.
Helpful experience includes:
Retail fixture installation
Commercial millwork installation
Bollard installation
Signage installation
Concrete drilling and anchoring
Equipment installation
Structural mounting systems
Retail remodel or construction work
Tool Experience
Technicians should be comfortable using tools such as:
Core drills
Hammer drills
Angle grinders
Precision measuring tools
Power saws
Concrete anchoring tools
Equipment Experience
Experience operating earth-moving equipment for installations such as bollards
Skid steer experience or certification is a plus
Technical Ability
Ability to read blueprints and installation drawings
Basic computer or smartphone skills for uploading documentation and photos
Safety
Follow OSHA safety guidelines
Participate in daily safety meetings
Maintain safe working practices at all times
Who This Job Is Perfect For
This role tends to be a great fit for people who:
Enjoy hands-on construction and installation work
Prefer working on different job sites instead of the same location every day
Are comfortable traveling during the week
Take pride in high-quality craftsmanship
Work well as part of a small crew
Are reliable and show up ready to work
What Successful Technicians at Universal Installations Have in Common
Our most successful technicians tend to share several common traits:
They are mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools
They show up on time and ready to work
They take ownership of the quality of their work
They communicate well with their crew and site supervisors
They stay organized with tools, materials, and documentation
They can adapt to different job sites and installation challenges
They are comfortable traveling and working different shifts depending on project requirements
Technicians who take pride in their craftsmanship and enjoy solving installation challenges tend to thrive in this role.
Requirements
Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
Must maintain driver’s license in good standing
Ability to travel regularly for projects
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to lift and handle installation materials and equipment
Compensation
$200 per shift
Project bonuses based on project profitability
Company-paid hotels during travel
About Universal Installations
Universal Installations is a commercial installation company headquartered in Katy, Texas. Our team provides professional installation services for national retail and commercial clients.
While most of our work takes place throughout Texas, our crews also support projects across all fifty states when required.
Our mission is to deliver commercial construction and installation projects that are on time, on budget, and on specification, while building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.