Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter
WORKSITES: 70-MILE RADIUS OF QUAKERTOWN (Tri-State Area, PA)
The Commercial Door Hardware Carpenter exists to install, repair, and maintain 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.
I. Essential (Core Competencies) Duties
•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.
II. Other Duties as a Commercial Carpenter
•Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions.
•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.
•Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
•Set up and safely use company equipment.
III. Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience:
•High School Diploma or GED
•Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum
•7+ years’ experience installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial door hardware
•7+ years’ experience field carpentry experience Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials
•Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE
Key Competencies:
•Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
•Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations.
•Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and/or the organization
•Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
•Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & 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 defining & resolving problems before they become an issue, and identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results
•Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses and resources.
IV. 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 (<32 degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), excessive humidity and noise. Some hazards may be present such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic/caustic chemicals, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces.
V. Physical Requirements:
•Due to the physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of their hands and arms.
•Employee must be able to see objects close and far away
•At times, multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employee must have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with the task they are completing. Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to perform this position.
•Due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering or performance altering substance. At no time, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performance altering substance while performing any Company task.
VI. Company Standards
•The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.
•The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
•The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.
•Consistently demonstrates the Company’s Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.
Klover Benefits
•Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
•Basic Short-Term Disability
•Voluntary Long-Term Disability
•Employee Assistance Program
•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 Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.
Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identify, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Lansdale, PA
Full-time
$45,760-$66,560
