Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter

Klover SEPA•Lansdale, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter installs, repairs, and maintains commercial door hardware systems, including locks, hinges, handles, and closers. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team to help ensure doors in commercial buildings operate smoothly. Worksites are within a 70-mile radius of Quakertown in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania. The carpenter also performs a broad range of commercial carpentry work on construction projects. Carpenters work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven surfaces. The position requires full hand and arm dexterity, near and distance vision, and the ability to focus on task-related sounds. Employees must be fit for duty and may not possess or use mind- or performance-altering substances while performing company tasks. The employee is expected to represent the company professionally, promote teamwork, communicate pertinent information promptly, uphold ethical standards and company policies, and demonstrate the company’s values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application, are a condition of beginning and continuing employment; they are obtained as part of the new-hire process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Seven or more years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial door hardware is preferred.
Seven or more years of field carpentry experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, adapt to change, focus on goals, and identify and resolve problems.
Full dexterity of the hands and arms, ability to see objects both close up and far away, and ability to focus on sounds associated with the work task.
Must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of mind- or performance-altering substances; possessing or using such substances while performing company tasks is prohibited.
Required Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or proof of application; clearances are a condition of beginning and continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
Ongoing education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain commercial door hardware systems, including locks, hinges, handles, and closers.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to determine installation procedures.
Measure and cut materials to fit door dimensions and hardware requirements.
Ensure doors and hardware are properly aligned, functional, and secure; test their operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving door hardware and mechanisms.
Collaborate with other tradespeople and contractors on construction projects.
Follow on-site safety protocols and standards, use appropriate PPE, and safely set up and operate company equipment.
Provide customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients.
Measure dimensions and proportions, perform basic material take-offs, and lay out work.
Move building materials to the work area and work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
Build or repair structural components using appropriate tools and materials; join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure work is level and secure; check work against specifications and quality standards.
Work with light-gauge and load-bearing steel framing for interior partitions, soffits, exterior framing, and curtain-wall construction.
Build or install windows, roof systems, stairs, and blocking.
Cut, hang, and install drywall with minimal waste.
Install standard, slotted, and specialty ceiling-grid systems; millwork and casework; doors, frames, and hardware; bath accessories and in-wall blocking; exterior sheathing; and insulation.
Represent the company professionally, encourage teamwork, communicate pertinent information in a timely and effective manner, and uphold company policies and values.