Commercial Drop Ceiling Technician | Tri-State Area, PA

Description

• Hang or mechanically fasten support wires for acoustical ceiling grid from building structure.
• Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize appropriate tools to build or repair structural components
• Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions, including but not limited to establishing correct ceiling heights.
• Examine blueprints and specifications to determine types of grid and tiles and where they are appropriately installed.
• Cuts tiles for fixture and borders, using keyhole saw, and inserts tiles into supporting framework.
• Hangs dry lines (stretched string) to wall molding to guide positioning of main runners.
• Inspects drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumb and level, using a laser level.
• The employee will adhere to the company’s safety policy and, at all times, will use all required Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee.
• Measures and marks surface to lay out work according to blueprints and drawings.
• Coordinate with other trades on project to ensure an efficient installation flow.
• Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall.
• Read blueprints and perform proper layout for work to be put in place.
• Attend required safety training as assigned.
• Basic material take-off to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed.
• Install acoustical ceiling main runners and cross runners.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Nails or screws molding to wall to support and seals joint between ceiling tile and wall.
• Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
• Install all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products)
• Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issue, and identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results
• The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.
• Scribes and cuts edges of tile to fit wall where wall molding is not specified.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements

• Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum or 4 years apprenticeship program in Carpentry
• At times, multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employee must have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with the task they are completing. Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to perform this position.
• Employee must be able to see objects close and far away
• Due to the physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of their hands and arms.
• Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses and resources.
• Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and/or the organization
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering or performance altering substance. At no time, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performance altering substance while performing any Company task.
• Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations.
• Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials
• Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE
• 2+ years commercial ceiling installation experience
• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• 4+ years’ commercial ceiling installation experience

Benefits

• Basic Short-Term Disability
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical Gap Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance