Furniture Installer I

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

13h•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Furniture Installer I position exists to be responsible for the daily activities related to the installation of commercial office furniture, case goods, wall systems, seating, moving and related activities. Duties may include delivery, assembly, installation, repair, and service of furniture. Reports directly to the Building Manager, Occupancy Services.

Requirements

High school diploma
Basic understanding of construction drawings
Must be able to pass on-going testing in both network cabling and modular furniture requirements
Must be able to pass an IT qualification on category 6 cable installation and testing according to EIA/TIA standards
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to read construction drawings and general material specifications
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in verbal and written form
Ability to use diagnostic tools and test equipment for electrical and data cabling
Ability to follow directions and keep detailed, accurate records
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently by following standard procedures
Ability to maintain a cool and calm demeanor under pressure
Ability to operate various construction trades hand and power tools
Excellent customer service skills, conducting customer contact in a professional and courteous manner
Must be able to distinguish between colors, especially red and green

Nice To Haves

Trade school or equivalent in related field preferred
1 to 2 years of experience as electrical or communications helper or modular furniture installation preferred

Responsibilities

Takes job-site direction to install systems furniture in a timely fashion
Unloads systems furniture orders from truck, delivers and stages product at the customer’s site for installation
Completes furniture assembly/installation as per installation specifications and blueprints to meet customer’s satisfaction; inspects furniture for proper operability according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Installs all types of free-standing furniture, panel and modular systems including placement, leveling, wipe-down, and touch-up of metal and wood furniture at customer’s location
Attends pre-installation meetings as required
Follows all safety procedures in the performance of job duties; observes and enforces local, state, and federal OSHA and D.O.T. safety rules and regulations
Follows safe work behaviors, and promptly corrects conditions and unsafe behaviors which may lead to accidents
May be required to unload incoming furniture trucks using material handling equipment (i.e., dollies, panel carts, pallet jack)
May be required to maintain an efficient three-day turn-around on all furniture repair service calls and complete all required furniture service/repair paperwork
Learns and uses unique industry standard code systems in performance of duties
Makes changes to existing workstations to meet individual user needs
Provides structured wiring support for data and voice communications for new installations or departmental moves per established IT/LAN standards
Transports and connects computer equipment, phones, and printers
Assists the electrician as needed; makes electrical connections within the furniture system
Assists in parts inventory for network cabling and modular furniture
Repairs damaged furniture and reupholsters panels as needed
Assists with general facility maintenance as needed
Assists with campus snow removal as needed
Performs other duties as assigned