Acoustical Ceiling Technician | Tri-State Area, PA

Klover SEPA•Lansdale, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Acoustical Ceiling Technician WORKSITES: 70-MILE RADIUS OF QUAKERTOWN (Tri-State Area, PA) General Summary of Position The Acoustical Ceiling Technician is expected to apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. They may also apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Essential Functions: Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions, including but not limited to establishing correct ceiling heights. Basic material take-off to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed. Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors. Read blueprints and perform proper layout for work to be put in place. Examine blueprints and specifications to determine types of grid and tiles and where they are appropriately installed. Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall. Utilize appropriate tools to build or repair structural components Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure. Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications. Install all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products) Inspects drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumb and level, using a laser 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. Erect scaffolding. Always exercise the proper use of PPE. Coordinate with other trades on project to ensure an efficient installation flow. Attend required safety training as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE
2+ years commercial ceiling installation experience
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum or 4 years apprenticeship program in Carpentry
4+ 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.
Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations.
Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and/or the organization
Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issue, and identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results
Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses and resources.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions, including but not limited to establishing correct ceiling heights.
Basic material take-off to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed.
Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Read blueprints and perform proper layout for work to be put in place.
Examine blueprints and specifications to determine types of grid and tiles and where they are appropriately installed.
Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall.
Utilize appropriate tools to build or repair structural components
Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure.
Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
Install all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products)
Inspects drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumb and level, using a laser 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.
Erect scaffolding.
Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
Coordinate with other trades on project to ensure an efficient installation flow.
Attend required safety training as assigned.