Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter

Work within a 70-mile radius of Quakertown (Tri-State Area, PA).

About the role

The Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter installs, repairs, and maintains various types of commercial door hardware systems. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure the smooth operation of doors within commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial door hardware systems including locks, hinges, handles, and closers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Measure and cut materials to fit specific door dimensions and hardware requirements.
• Ensure proper alignment, operation, and functionality of doors and hardware.
• Test hardware and doors for proper functioning and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to door hardware and mechanisms.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople and contractors on larger construction projects.
• Adhere to safety protocols and standards while working on-site.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Perform basic material take-off to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed.
• Perform proper layout for work to be put in place.
• Move building materials to proper workspace.
• Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall.
• Utilize appropriate tools and materials 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 along the way to ensure it meets specification and quality standards.
• Work with light-gauge and load-bearing steel framing for building interior partitions, soffits, exterior framing, and curtain wall construction.
• Build and/or install windows, roof systems, stairs, blocking.
• Cut, hang, and install drywall with minimum waste.
• Install all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products).
• Install millwork and casework.
• Install doors, frames, and hardware.
• Install bath accessories and in-wall blocking.
• Install exterior sheathing.
• Install insulation.
• Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
• Set up and safely use company equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum (preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial door hardware.
• 7+ years’ field carpentry experience.
• Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.

Skills

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through ongoing education.
• Conscientious with customers in meeting their needs, wants, and expectations.
• Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and/or the organization.
• Ability to successfully adapt to changes in the internal and external environment.
• Ability to build relationships through effective communication skills (listening, speaking, and behaving).
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Proactively define and resolve problems before they become issues, and identify and resolve identified problems for optimum results.
• Ability to manage one's 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. This may include extreme heat (>85 degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), extreme cold (

Physical Requirements

• Full dexterity of hands and arms.
• Ability to see objects both close and far away.
• Ability to focus on specific sounds in environments with multiple noises.
• Must be fit for duty at all times and not under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances.
• Must not possess or use mind or performance-altering substances while performing any company task.

Company Standards

• Represent the company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.
• Encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.
• Consistently demonstrate the company’s guiding values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

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
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.