Acoustical Ceiling Apprentice

Acousti Engineering Company Of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Acoustical Ceiling Apprentice position at Acousti Engineering Company of Florida involves installing acoustical ceiling grid and tile on commercial and government projects. The role requires reading blueprints, inspecting surfaces, and performing various installation tasks while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This position offers opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of acoustical ceiling installation experience (required).
• Commercial acoustical ceiling experience with knowledge of material, methods, tools, and plans/layouts/prints involved in the installation of ceiling tile and grid.
• Tools and transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project blueprints.
• Inspect drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surfaces for plumb and level, using a laser or water level.
• Hang or mechanically fasten support wires for acoustical ceiling grid from building structure.
• Hangs dry lines (stretched string) to wall molding to guide positioning of main runners.
• Nails or screws molding to wall to support and seals joint between ceiling tile and wall.
• Scribes and cuts edges of tile to fit wall where wall molding is not specified.
• Measures and marks surface to lay out work according to blueprints and drawings.
• Install acoustical ceiling main runners and cross runners.
• Cuts tiles for fixture and borders, using keyhole saw, and inserts tiles into supporting framework.
• Be able to work on scaffold, aerial lifts, ladders, and stilts.
• Be able to use powder actuated tools and lasers.
• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work individually and as a team player.
• Maintain construction schedules including phasing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) program
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Career Training
• Paid Weekly
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: No Education Listed