Krasiva Windows & Doors - Canvass Hiring Video 4-3-2025

Summary

The video serves as an engaging and informative overview of an entry-level job position at Corbo Windows and Doors. Potential applicants are informed about the job expectations, pay rates, and the importance of reliable attendance during the probationary period. Covering aspects such as company history, job flexibility, work environment requirements, and benefits for those who can work in summer heat, the video aims to attract individuals who enjoy outdoor work and have a knack for customer interaction. The task involves canvassing neighborhoods and offering free estimates for window and door replacements. The company emphasizes the value of customer service and flexibility, ensuring candidates understand both job requirements and offerings before applying.

Highlights

• Initial pay during a 10-day probation starts at $19.20/hour, increasing to $20.87 after passing it. 🌟
• Corbo Windows and Doors has been around since 1987, serving the valley area with a great reputation. 🏢
• The job involves physically canvassing neighborhoods to offer free estimates for window/door replacements. 🚪
• Candidates must have their own transportation and be comfortable walking several miles a day. 🚗
• The schedule is flexible, accommodating part-time and varying working hours including weekends. ⏰
• A special pay increase is offered in summer months to reward those enduring the higher temperatures. 🌞

Key Takeaways

• The job is entry-level with a starting pay of $23.94/hour after a short 20-day probation. 🚀
• Probation is based purely on attendance, highlighting the importance of reliability. 🕒
• Corbo Windows and Doors focuses on energy-efficient replacements, advocating for sustainability. 🌱
• The company provides flexibility in job location and working hours, ideal for those needing adaptable schedules. 🏡
• Summer workers receive a 9% pay increase, showing appreciation for working in heat. ☀️
• The role emphasizes positive customer interactions, serving as the first face of the company. 😊

Overview

In this hiring video, Derrick Smith, representing Krasiva Windows & Doors, outlines key details of an entry-level canvassing job, offering an hourly rate of $23.94 post-probation. The friendly and open approach aims at setting up clear expectations for potential employees while stressing the importance of consistent attendance during a short probation period. The main role is to physically visit neighborhoods, promoting free estimates for energy-efficient window and door installations, providing valuable opportunities for customer interaction and promoting sustainability.

Operating since 1987, Corbo Windows and Doors boasts an outstanding reputation for its services. The video highlights the flexible nature of the job, allowing employees to work within different geographic quadrants of the valley according to their residential location. Additionally, the flexible shift timings make this role particularly appealing to semi-retired individuals or parents looking to work within school hours of their children. The company emphasizes the significance of having a personal vehicle due to varying daily work locations.

An interesting highlight of this role is the summer pay raise, rewarding those who can endure high temperatures with a 9% hike in their base wage during June, July, and August. This not only shows the company's appreciation but also attracts those comfortable with outdoor work regardless of weather conditions. With the emphasis on genuine customer service and being the initiating contact for potential clients, this job seeks individuals who truly enjoy engaging with homeowners while walking through various communities.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction to Position The chapter introduces an entry-level position with a starting pay of $23.94 per hour, except for the first 20-day probation period where the pay is adjusted to $192 per hour. The probation period is noted to be relatively short compared to most companies, which typically have a probation period of 60 or 90 days. This period is particularly focused on attendance, signifying the company's emphasis on the importance of coming to work consistently during these initial days.
• 00:30 - 01:00: Probation and Pay Structure The chapter titled 'Probation and Pay Structure' discusses the probation period and subsequent pay structure for a job. During the probation, employees earn $20.87 per hour. If they do not miss any days for 10 days, their pay increases to a permanent wage of $23.94 per hour. The purpose of this information is to ensure prospective employees are fully informed about the job before applying, reducing applications from unaware candidates.
• 01:00 - 01:30: Company Overview Corbo Windows and Doors, established in 1987, is a reputable business located in the valley. They specialize in replacing old windows and doors in homes with modern, energy-efficient alternatives, promoting cost savings and eco-friendliness.
• 01:30 - 02:00: Service Area and Flexibility The chapter 'Service Area and Flexibility' outlines the geographical boundaries of a service area. It mentions the northern boundary as Anthem, southern as Queen Creek, western as Surprise and Goodyear, and the eastern as Fountain Hills and far east Mesa. The area is divided into four quadrants for organizational purposes.
• 02:00 - 02:30: Job Description and Requirements This chapter discusses job flexibility and responsibilities. Employees can work in their current neighborhood and transfer to another area if they move. The role involves targeting specific neighborhoods for sending estimators to provide estimates. Preliminary outreach is needed to inform neighborhoods of the team's visit and to collect address information.
• 02:30 - 03:00: Flexible Hours and Pay This chapter describes a work environment where employees have flexible work hours and pay. The employees, who have been with the department for years and enjoy their work, meet in various neighborhoods across town. Every morning, at 9:00 AM, they pair up and visit different areas by physically going down the street, knocking on doors to offer free estimates. If someone is interested, they collect the person's contact information.
• 03:00 - 03:30: Reasons for High Pay The chapter titled 'Reasons for High Pay' discusses the nature of a particular job and outlines the reasons why it might offer high pay. The job is described as simple, with minimal interpersonal interaction, as the worker never comes within six feet of anyone else, including teammates or homeowners. This could imply that social skills are not a primary requirement for the job. A significant requirement is the need for a personal car, as the work requires traveling to different neighborhoods each day. This necessity could potentially exclude those who rely on public transport or bicycles, making it a less accessible option for some individuals. The demand for personal transportation might contribute to the high pay, compensating for the costs and limitations associated with it. Overall, the high pay could likely be attributed to these specific job requirements and the flexibility it demands.
• 03:30 - 04:30: Health Considerations The chapter titled 'Health Considerations' discusses flexible working hours ideally suited for semi-retired individuals or parents with school-going children. The working hours range from 9 to 1 or 9 to 2, but there is flexibility after the probation period to adjust according to personal needs, such as leaving at 11:00 AM or working until 4:00 PM depending on one’s daily requirements.
• 04:30 - 05:00: Conclusion and Preview of Next Section The conclusion chapter reflects on the flexibility and agency given to employees in their roles, emphasizing that they have the freedom to work according to their own schedules, including the option to work on weekends. The discussion focuses on the rationale behind offering significant remuneration for what appears to be a straightforward job. The speaker clarifies that the compensation is not merely for performing the tasks but for employees who truly enjoy and are passionate about their work. This mindset aims to attract individuals who are genuinely invested in the job beyond the basic requirements of being able to walk, talk, and write.
• 05:00 - 06:30: Script Demonstration The chapter titled 'Script Demonstration' emphasizes the importance of customer service and the role it plays as the face of a company. It highlights the value of finding employees who genuinely care about their work and appreciate interacting with people. It suggests that such individuals who enjoy working outside and getting a bit of exercise should be appropriately compensated to ensure retention since they represent the first impression of the company.

Krasiva Windows & Doors - Canvass Hiring Video 4-3-2025 Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 this is an entry- level position The pay is $23.94 per hour except during your first 20-day probation period which is really short for probation Most companies it's 60 or 90 days Our probation is based on attendance I know it's horrible but we're actually looking for people that come to work every single day So your first 10 days you start at $192 per hour As long as you don't miss any of those first 10 days for any
• 00:30 - 01:00 reason broken leg whatever then you go to $20.87 per hour As long as you don't miss any of those 10 days for any reason then you're done with probation and you go to the permanent wage of $23.94 per hour What is the purpose of this video Actually I just want to make sure that before you click the apply button that you know exactly what this job is first So many people apply for jobs and they don't even know what they are So
• 01:00 - 01:30 our company Corbo Windows and Doors has been in business since 1987 here in the valley We have a beautiful reputation online You should check us out We do exactly what the name sounds like We actually replace windows and doors old windows and doors in people's homes with uh more energy efficient more modern windows and doors Saves money Go green The areas of town that we work
• 01:30 - 02:00 in the furthest north that we go is Anthem The furthest south is Queen Creek The furthest west is Surprise and Goodyear Uh the f the furthest east yeah that's east Uh the furthest east is Fountain Hills and far east Mesa So as long as you live in that area we cut the valley into quarters four four different quadrants
• 02:00 - 02:30 Whatever part you actually live in that's where you would work 6 months from now a year from now if you decide you want to move to the other part of town or whatever you just transfer to that quadrant So actually there's a lot of flexibility uh with the position itself When we decide that we want to uh target a specific neighborhood to send our estimators out into to give out a lot of estimates somebody has to go out there first and tell them that we're coming and write down the addresses that we need to stop at So we have 23 people
• 02:30 - 03:00 that work in that department Uh some of them have been here for years They really enjoy doing what they're doing They meet in various neighborhoods all over town Uh depending on you know in the different in the different quadrants at 9:00 in every morning they get into pairs and one on each side of the street they physically go down the street knock on everybody's door and ask them if they'd like to get a free estimate If the answer's yes they write down their name address phone number If the
• 03:00 - 03:30 answer's no they just say "Have a nice day." So it is a pretty simple job You never actually get within six feet of anyone That includes your teammates uh or the homeowners themselves So you do have to have your very own car to drive yourself to the neighborhood and drive yourself home because they work in different areas uh of the quadrant each day People that take the bus uh or or bike riders it's really not good for this job So you
• 03:30 - 04:00 do have to have your own vehicle The hours are typically from 9 to 1 or 9 to 2 uh each day which is perfect for the semi-retired or parents with young children that are in school That doesn't mean that you can't work more or less at when you're done with the probation period If you need to quit at 11:00 just work a couple hours this day If you want to work till 4:00 the next day because you don't really
• 04:00 - 04:30 have anything going on you can do whatever you want to do Uh you can work as much or as little as you like You can even work on Saturdays and Sundays It's up to you Why are we paying so much money for such a simple job If you really think about it the anyone just about anyone can actually do the job as long as you can walk talk and write The reason we're paying so much is we're not looking for someone that can do the job I mean like do the job We're looking for people that would really enjoy doing the job and really care
• 04:30 - 05:00 about everything they do Customer service um they enjoy talking to people they like working outside uh even getting a little exercise that's a bonus When you find someone that really cares because that's the first face that people see of our company you actually should really pay that person if you want to keep them because they're valuable So that's why Now as far as
• 05:00 - 05:30 health issues you know it does get hot outside I mean some people have uh you know back problems or hip problems or or maybe even heart problems If you shouldn't be walking three miles a day please do not apply for this job If you shouldn't be in the direct sunlight because you're taking some kind of medication that you shouldn't be in the direct sunlight or uh or you shouldn't be in the heat please do not apply for
• 05:30 - 06:00 this job Some people you know they enjoy being outside They you know they don't care if it's hot cold cool whatever We have great weather here in town uh most of the year The people that uh can uh work in the summertime here we actually appreciate that And to show our appreciation what do we do We just pay you more money Uh so we increase your base wage by 9% during the months of June July and August Uh September comes
• 06:00 - 06:30 on around and it goes back to the normal pay system That's pretty much uh the way the job is the way it works I've got a little clip that you're going to watch next It's just 27 seconds long Please you got to watch it cuz it's just me at the door giving the little tiny script that you would actually be doing So that way you can see exactly what you would be doing Hello Hi Hi Um I'm Greg Uh Greg
• 06:30 - 07:00 Strickland Nice to meet you I'm with Civa I'm just here to let you know that in a couple of weeks we're going to have a team working in this neighborhood uh with all the people that own these homes and all they're going to be doing is giving out complimentary estimates for energy efficient window or door replacement While they're here uh they would love to give you a free estimate
• 07:00 - 07:30 also There's no obligation You don't have to worry They will call first They don't catch it a bad time like I did Is that all right