Careers at All American Stairlifts — Installer, Dispatcher, Service Tech
What This Job Actually Is
All American Stairlifts coordinates stairlift installations across the country. We assess the home, recommend the brand, handle the paperwork, and manage the warranty. What we do not do is install the stairlift ourselves in every market. That is where you come in.
We are looking for licensed, insured contractors who want stairlift installation work without the hassle of finding customers, handling sales calls, or chasing payments. We send you the job, fully scoped — staircase measurements, model selection, homeowner contact, installation date. You show up, do the install, train the homeowner, and move on. We handle everything else.
This is not a franchise. There is no buy-in, no territory fee, no monthly minimums. You are an independent contractor in our network. We send you work when it is in your area, and you accept or decline each job.
A Typical Day
Here is what an installation day looks like when you are in our network:
7:30 AM — You reviewed the job packet the night before. Staircase specs, model number, homeowner name, any accessibility notes (wheelchair user, post-surgery, cognitive considerations). The equipment was shipped to your workshop or directly to the home, depending on the brand.
8:30 AM — Arrive at the home. Introduce yourself — the homeowner already has your name, photo, and license number because Maria sent that information when she confirmed the appointment. Walk the staircase, verify the measurements against the assessment data Luis reviewed.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Install. A straight stairlift on a standard staircase takes 2-4 hours depending on the brand and any electrical work needed. Curved rails take longer — typically a full day because the custom rail was manufactured to the exact staircase geometry.
12:00 PM — Run the full test cycle. Multiple rides up and down. Check the obstruction sensors, seatbelt, swivel lock, charging contacts. Walk the homeowner through every control — call button, armrest toggle, key switch, emergency stop.
12:30 PM — Train the homeowner and any family members present. Let them ride it three times minimum. Answer every question. Leave the quick-reference card. Clean up — vacuum the drill dust, wipe the rail, remove all packaging.
1:00 PM — Upload completion photos to our system. Luis reviews them the same day. Maria calls the homeowner within 48 hours to confirm everything is working.
That is the job. No sales pitch, no upselling, no collecting payment at the door. We handle all of that before you arrive.
What You Need
- Active state contractor license (general, electrical, or home improvement — varies by state)
- Minimum $2M general liability insurance
- Workers' compensation coverage (or sole proprietor exemption where applicable)
- Manufacturer certification on at least one brand (Bruno, Handicare/Savaria, Stannah, or Harmar) — or willingness to complete factory training
- Clean background check (we run this annually)
- Reliable vehicle that can transport a boxed stairlift unit (pickup truck or van with 8-foot bed minimum)
- Basic electrical knowledge — most installs need a dedicated 20A outlet within 3 feet of the bottom landing
- Own hand tools and power drill — we do not supply tools
- Smartphone with camera for completion photos and communication
- Professional appearance and communication — you are in someone's home, often with an elderly or disabled person present
What We Do Not Require
Previous stairlift experience is not mandatory if you have strong general contractor skills and are willing to complete manufacturer training. We have onboarded electricians, handymen, elevator technicians, and HVAC contractors who had never touched a stairlift. The mechanical side is straightforward — it is a DC motor on an aluminum rail with a rack-and-pinion drive. If you can read a wiring diagram and use a laser level, you can learn the brand-specific installation in a two-day factory course.
We do not require exclusivity. You can work with other stairlift companies, do your own direct installs, or run a completely different contracting business alongside network jobs. We just ask that when you accept a job from us, you show up on time and do it right.
Compensation
Straight stairlift installation: Flat rate per install. Rate varies by region and brand but is competitive with what direct-to-consumer installers charge retail, minus the sales and coordination overhead you do not have to manage.
Curved stairlift installation: Higher flat rate reflecting the longer installation time and custom rail complexity.
Assessment visits: Separate flat rate for in-home assessments where you measure the staircase and submit data to Luis for recommendation.
Service calls: Flat rate for warranty service, maintenance, and repair dispatch.
Payment terms: Net 15 from completion. We pay on time, every time. No chasing invoices.
Find customers. Run ads. Answer sales calls. Write quotes. Chase deposits. File warranty claims. Deal with manufacturer customer service. Handle complaints. You install. We do everything else. That is the split, and it is the reason our installers stay in the network — most of them tell us the hardest part of independent contracting was the business side, not the work itself.
How Much Work to Expect
It depends on your market. Installers in metro areas (population 500k+) typically see 3-6 jobs per month through our network. Suburban and rural installers see 1-3 jobs per month. Some installers use our network as supplementary income alongside their primary contracting business. Others build their schedule around our jobs and fill gaps with their own work.
We are transparent about this: we cannot guarantee a specific volume. We send you every job in your coverage area, and you accept or decline. The busiest months are October through March — stairlift inquiries spike after falls, which correlate with cold weather and holiday family visits where adult children see the staircase situation for the first time.
How to Join the Network
Send an email to luis@allamericanstairlifts.com with the subject line "Installer Application." Include:
- Your state contractor license number
- Certificate of insurance (general liability and workers' comp)
- Any manufacturer certifications you hold
- Your coverage area (city/metro or radius from your base)
- Brief description of your contracting background
Luis reviews every application personally. If your credentials check out, he will schedule a phone call to discuss the network, answer your questions, and walk through our job packet system. The vetting process takes about one week. There is no application fee.
Installer FAQ
1099 independent contractor. You set your own schedule, use your own tools, and maintain your own insurance. We send you work opportunities and you choose which ones to accept. You handle your own taxes, including quarterly estimated payments and self-employment tax.
Not necessarily. If you have strong general contracting skills — especially electrical — you can complete manufacturer training to get certified. Bruno and Handicare both offer 2-day factory training courses. We can connect you with the training programs. What we do require is that you are certified on the brand before you install it through our network.
Yes, as long as you hold valid contractor licensing in each state. Some states have reciprocity agreements that simplify this. Luis can advise on the licensing landscape in your target states during the onboarding call.
Your general liability insurance covers property damage during installation — that is why we require the $2M minimum. Report it to us immediately. We coordinate with the homeowner and your insurance carrier to resolve it. Transparency and speed matter more than perfection. Mistakes happen; hiding them is what ends network relationships.
Net 15 from job completion. Upload your completion photos, Luis reviews and approves, payment processes within 15 days. We have never missed a payment date in the history of the company. If you have ever chased invoices from general contractors, you will appreciate this.
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