Acoustical Ceiling Journeyman

Acousti is a full service specialties contractor, specializing in acoustical, metal and wood ceilings, all types of flooring, from carpet to ceramic and interior and exterior finish wall systems, drywall, plaster, and framing. We service the General Contractor community as a subcontractor in the commercial markets in our 20 locations located in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee.

We offer excellent employee benefits; 401K, Profit Sharing Plan, Health, Dental, Disability, and Life insurance. In addition, employees' advancement is based upon growth and leadership skills. Discretionary bonus and stock ownership are based upon performance. Projects are time-sensitive so multi-tasking is necessary to effectively complete daily tasks.

Job Description

Install acoustical ceiling grid and tile in the interiors of buildings. Apply wall angle/channel to the interior walls of buildings. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes wires that fasten to buildings structure that provides support for the acoustical ceiling grid.

Job Functions:

• Read and understand project blueprints.
• Inspects drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumb and level, using a laser or water 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.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of acoustical ceiling installation experience (required)
• Ability to install all aspects of acoustical ceilings from start to finish
• Focus on corporate, institutional, government, medical and hospitality industries
• Must be able to work individually and as a team player
• Valid Driver's License
• Dependable transportation to and from the jobsite

Employment with Acousti Engineering is at-will.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Acousti Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.