Installer Helper - Countertops

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SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of an Installer Helper is to assist in the installation of slab counters and walls with the intent of reaching a journeyman level. An apprentice installer will with experience, gain the knowledge required to become a Journeyman Slab Installer.

POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to learn how to properly prepare substrates to meet all industry specifications in which slabs are to be installed. These areas typically include countertops and walls.

Gain the ability to properly fabricate and make adjustments in the field. This includes cutting, drilling, gluing, and polishing. Also included is the ability to install all types of undermount sinks.

Learn to install slab counters and walls flat, level, and true to a plane with minimal lippage at the seams as set forth by the MIAResponsible to use color matching caulk at all changes in plane such as horizontal to vertical and inside corners to walls.

Responsible for self-inspecting all work upon completion to ensure all quality expectations have been met. When required, finished work will be signed off and accepted by the builder.

Responsible for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships with coworkers and builder COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and understand work orders, blueprints, and correlate with diagrams showing designs using varying types of tile and stone. All work instructions are to be verified to match provided diagrams, and any discrepancies are to be resolved before installation begins.

Gain a complete product knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use with different types of adhesives, mortars used to install slab counters and walls.

Must be able to work in and adjust to varying jobsite conditions typical in new home and commercial construction

Ability to do mathematical calculations to estimate quantities, provide takeoffs when needed, and the ability to determine time, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity to a timely completion.

Ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate manner in writing and verbally.

Ability to receive and follow instructions provided by builder representatives and immediate Field Supervisor

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Preferred combined experience of 5 years as an apprentice and journeyman installer.

Ability to work professionally and independently with a demonstrated capability to work in a team environmentLANGUAGE

SKILLS:

English, Bilingual preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Arm-Hand Steadiness
- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Trunk Strength
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing

Manual Dexterity
- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

Extent Flexibility
- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs Static Strength
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

Dynamic Strength
- The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue

Handling and Moving Objects
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating thingsWORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job duties will be performed primarily at the job site which may be either residential or commercial

Requires employee to be outdoors on a regular basis

Will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures

Noise level usually high

Pay rate: $16.90/hour plus piece rate bonus and benefits

If you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
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