Acoustical / Suspended Ceiling Specialist

About the role

The Acoustical / Suspended Ceiling Specialist is expected to apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. They may also apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock‑absorbing materials to ceilings and walls to reduce or reflect sound.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions, establishing correct ceiling heights.
• Perform basic material take‑off to ensure proper material selection and quantity.
• Read blueprints and instructions, perform proper layout, and determine types of grid and tiles for installation.
• Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
• Utilize appropriate tools to build or repair structural components; join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Check work throughout to ensure compliance with code and specifications.
• Install all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products).
• 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 from the building structure.
• Hang dry lines (stretched string) to wall molding to guide positioning of main runners.
• Nail or screw molding to wall to support and seal the joint between ceiling tile and wall.
• Scribe and cut edges of tile to fit walls where wall molding is not specified.
• Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints and drawings.
• 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.
• Always use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and attend required safety training.
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure an efficient installation flow.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials.
• Understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.
• Minimum 2 + years commercial ceiling installation experience (required).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Participation in a secondary or post‑secondary trade curriculum or a 4‑year apprenticeship program in Carpentry (preferred).
• 4 + years commercial ceiling installation experience (preferred).
• Required clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check (must be obtained as part of the new‑hire process).

Key Competencies

• Self‑motivated to grow personally and professionally through ongoing education.
• Conscientious in meeting customer needs, wants, and expectations.
• Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and the organization.
• Adaptability to changes in internal and external environments.
• Effective communication skills (listening, speaking, and behavior) to build relationships.
• Focus on meeting target goals and objectives.
• Teamwork: work effectively as a member of a cross‑functional team.
• Proactive problem definition and resolution for optimum results.
• Self‑management of internal states, impulses, and resources.

Work Environment

Carpenters work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects, with varying degrees of exposure to the elements.

Physical Requirements: Full dexterity of hands and arms; ability to see objects both close and far away; ability to focus on specific sounds associated with tasks; no hearing impairment; must be fit for duty and not under the influence of mind‑altering or performance‑altering substances.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Medical Gap Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Basic Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Referral Program