Union Drywall Technician

The Christman Company•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is looking for Drywall Technicians in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position requires union membership. We will support qualified candidates in becoming union members. What You Will Do: Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall. Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures. Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure. Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives. Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools. Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements. Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings. Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work. Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc. Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening. Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search. Use the dropdown filters to sort our job openings to start your career search! Join the Crew! Not ready to swing the hammer just yet? That’s okay! Submit your resume and contact info to stay on our radar for future builds. No hard hats required just yet—this isn’t a formal application, just a way to stay connected! Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team. Interested in exploring a career with Christman? We're looking for talented people who are passionate about construction and who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation.
Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.
Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.
Union membership required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.
Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.
Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools.
Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.
Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings.
Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work.
Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc.
Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.