Hard Tile Setter jobs in Lancaster, PA

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Skilled Construction and Tile Installer is a craftsman with moderate skill and experience level, able to work on job sites with multiple employees and trade contractors while also performing trade work on site in one or more key trades. The Skilled Construction and Tile Installer will do various tasks including trim carpentry, install flooring, framing out wing walls or shower fit-outs, perform demo-work, perform shower swap-outs, install tile with wet tile system, and provider other accessible modifications or installations on work sites. Also perform occasional basic service work on accessible equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs trade work on residential remodeling worksites in existing structures.

· Handles retail purchasing at vendor locations such as Home Depot, Plumbing distributors and other material distributors.

· Demonstrates knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, safety and applicable building codes.

· Demonstrates strong ability to install tile wet floor systems

· Demonstrates proficiency at blueprint reading. Demonstrates ability to do layout, framing, finishing of typical projects, including new homes, room additions, and remodeling.

· Demonstrates ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to employees, and others.

· Performs installation of wooden base board trim, casing crown molding, framing and hardware installation (door knobs, cabinet knobs, kick plates, door protectors and door stops). Performs installation of doors, windows, hand rails, grab bars, folding seats, bath accessories, mirrors and cabinets and other manufactured items.

· Has the ability to prepare for and install tile on walls and/or floors.

· Has basic plumbing and electrical knowledge and understanding.

· Understands and uses a wide range of power tools used for cutting shaping and installing finished wood and plastic products.

· Responsible for proper job site preparations.

· Sets up a job site with a safe effective work area.

· Protects all other surfaces in an existing home with tarps and plastic as required.

· Demonstrates understanding of and ability to perform tasks involving caulking, glues, mastics and wood fillers properly as per manufacture specifications.

· Warehouse and inventory management and job material staging. Receive some deliveries at warehouse.

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability/Flexibility

Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Communication / Teamwork

Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

Builds relationships inside ones team as well as across functional boundaries.

Customer Care

Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers. Is Sensitive and empathetic to customer needs through high quality care. Is a powerful voice and leading advocate for those we serve.

Integrity / Ethics

Is accountable, honest, truthful, ethical and professional in conducting business; maintains confidentiality. Supports company mission, vision, core values and beliefs. Values the differences of others. Committed to being respectful and courteous in everything we do. Builds trust and avoids trust breakers.

Job Skills and Knowledge

Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.

Workplace Safety

Ensures a safe work environment; promotes mutual respect; keeps work environment clean and safe; supports safety initiatives; identifies safety issues and concerns; takes corrective action when safety issue is identified.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE
Must have a minimum of three years in all phases of residential construction with focus on carpentry, flooring and tile wet floor systems

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass background check(s).

Knowledge of mixing and pouring construction material (concrete, sand, grout etc.)
Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and method
Able to work in a team
Able to read instructions and blueprints when needed
Excellent balance and eye-hand coordination

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

· Able to clearly explain steps, provide clear directions, and answer questions about construction processes to employees and subcontractors.

· Adept at establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process that facilitate harmonious working relationships during project, and permit prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they occur.

Organizational Skills

· Able to quickly identify potential schedule conflicts and generate and implement needed modifications.

· Able to complete and fulfill paperwork required for purchase orders, project signoff’s and time sheets.

· Ability to schedule project components in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

· Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

· Job requires that alternative solutions be quickly generated to resolve scheduling conflicts, project delays, and design modifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project. Requires ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 20 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet.

· Job requires ability to work with tools, lumber and materials. Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs. for 50 feet is required

· Works a typical full-time day (8 to 10 hours), plus any additional hours as needed.

· Works in a residential home environment reaching above/below the shoulder, standing, walking, sitting, bending, stretching, fine motor coordination, operation of equipment and/or machinery.

· This position requires the following physical demands: reaching, stretching, sitting, walking, repeated bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing ramps, stairs, ladders and scaffolding and/or standing.

· This position requires the following mental demands: reading, reasoning, organization,

math, and problem solving. Close attention to detail, facts and accuracy.

· This position requires the following mental discipline: detailed work, multiple concurrent tasks, interruptions, stress, confidentiality, training and public speaking.

· Vision requirements include: operation of equipment or machinery

· Hearing requirements include: answering ringing telephones, communication with people on the telephone and in person.

· This position requires a person to drive a motor vehicle such as a car, truck or van.

· Tasks vary day-to-day

WORK ENVIRONMENT
90% of time is spent working at job sites. Remaining time split variably between office and warehouse. Substantial driving is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: On the road