Commercial Drop Ceiling Technician | Tri-State Area, PA

Klover SEPA•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

The Commercial Drop Ceiling Technician installs plasterboard and other wallboard on ceilings and interior walls, and installs acoustical tiles or other sound-absorbing or sound-reflecting materials. The position involves commercial ceiling-grid installation and repair, using blueprints and specifications to determine layouts, materials, and installation locations. Work is performed on construction projects indoors and outdoors, with varying exposure to the elements, and requires coordination with other trades and adherence to safety procedures and company standards. The role requires accurate measurement and basic material take-offs; installation of standard, slotted, and specialty ceiling grid systems; and cutting and fitting tiles around fixtures and borders. Technicians use appropriate construction tools and materials, check work for level, security, code compliance, and conformity with specifications, and erect scaffolding as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application for those clearances, beginning at employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of commercial ceiling installation experience.
Knowledge and experience with commercial carpentry tools and building materials.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Full dexterity of hands and arms.
Ability to see objects both close and far away.
Ability to focus on sounds associated with the task being performed.
Must be fit for duty and not work under the influence of mind-altering 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 for these clearances, beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum, or completion of a 4-year carpentry apprenticeship program.
At least 4 years of commercial ceiling installation experience.

Responsibilities

Measure heights, widths, lengths, proportions, and ceiling heights accurately.
Perform basic material take-offs to select appropriate materials and quantities.
Follow blueprints, drawings, specifications, and supervisor instructions; lay out work accordingly.
Determine appropriate ceiling grid and tile types and installation locations from blueprints and specifications.
Work with materials including wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
Use appropriate tools to build or repair structural components and 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 throughout installation for code compliance and conformity with specifications.
Install standard, slotted, and specialty ceiling-grid systems.
Inspect drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surfaces for plumb and level using a laser level.
Hang or mechanically fasten support wires for acoustical ceiling grid to the building structure.
Hang dry lines from wall molding to guide main-runner positioning.
Fasten molding to walls to support the ceiling and seal the joint between ceiling tiles and walls.
Scribe and cut tile edges to fit walls where wall molding is not specified.
Install acoustical ceiling main runners and cross runners.
Cut tiles for fixtures and borders using a keyhole saw, and insert tiles into the supporting framework.
Erect scaffolding as needed.
Use required personal protective equipment and attend assigned safety training.
Coordinate with other trades to support an efficient installation flow.
Obtain required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or provide proof of application, as part of the new-hire process and maintain them as a condition of employment.
Follow company safety policies and represent the company professionally, support teamwork, communicate pertinent information, uphold ethical standards and company policies, and demonstrate the company’s guiding values.