Journeyman Drywall Taper/Finisher — Commercial Projects

TEPCON Construction, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TEPCON Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Journeyman Drywall Taper/Finisher to join our field crew in Arizona. This role requires hands-on drywall finishing, taping, and related tasks on occupied commercial sites, with attention to safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has journeyman experience, can read blueprints, measure accurately, and work flexible hours including nights as needed. Must have own tools and a AZ driver's license; background check/drug screen required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman taper/finisher with framing and painting experience.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the carpentry trade.
• Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Must be able to measure accurately and calculate dimensions, as well as read blueprints.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Good communication skills - interact with facility managers/engineers and communicate concisely.
• Ability to work flexible hours - may require off-hours to accommodate clients.
• Organizational / prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow through and close-out projects with inspectors and subcontractors to meet client satisfaction.

Skills

Journeyman taper/finisher

Painter

Drywall finishing

Metal stud framing

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Commercial Journeyman Drywall TAPER/FINISHER

Position Reports To: Operations Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (OT Eligible)
Directly Supervises: N/A Work Classification: Regular Full-Time
Days/Hours: M-F and as Required Group Classification: Field
to Meet Project Deadlines

Purpose of Position: Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects, specifically a journeyman-level Taper/ Drywall Finisher.

Primary Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Good communication skills - This person will interact with busy facility managers/engineers and will need to communicate concisely.
• Ability to work flexible hours - We are often required to work off hours to accommodate our clients.
• Organizational / Prioritization skills - This is a fast-paced environment, this individual must be able to organize and prioritize work and job site.
• Ability to follow thru - This person may be required to close-out a project(s) and must be able to follow thru with inspectors and subcontractors to close the project to the clients' satisfaction and in a timely manner.

Skills:

• Journeyman taper/finisher with framing and painting experience
• Painter (Brush/Roll/Masking/Prep)
• Drywall Finishing (Hang/Tape/Texture/ Level 5)
• Metal Stud Framing (Minor)

required Demonstrated technical competencies to include:

• Drywall taping/ finisher 3 years
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the carpentry trade
• Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Must be able to measure accurately and calculate dimensions, as well as read blueprints
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 80 pounds

Skills and experience:

• Experience in commercial, occupied environments a must
• Ability to work in occupied, professional environments
• Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site area
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test as this is a safety-sensitive position
• Must be able to work nights and days

Basic expertise/knowledge of following fields is encouraged:

• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Flooring (Carpet/VCT/Tile)
• Ceiling Tile/ Grid Repair

required Licenses/certifications/equipment:

• OSHA 10
• AZ Driver’s License
• Must have own tools and truck

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Integrate Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Safety
• Maintain a productive workflow
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work site
• Provide quality work product
• Improve personal professional growth and education

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as the needs of the team or company change.