Senior Commercial Acoustical Ceiling Installer

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acousti Engineering is seeking an Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic in Nashville, TN. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on installing acoustical ceiling grids and tiles for commercial and government projects, following blueprints and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 4–5 years of ceiling installation experience, ability to read prints, and the stamina to lift up to 75 pounds and stand up to 8 hours daily, working both indoors and outdoors as required.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of commercial acoustical ceiling installation experience (required).
• Proficiency with materials, methods, tools, and plans/layouts/prints involved in acoustical ceiling installation.
• Tools and reliable transportation to project sites.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• The capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project blueprints to determine job requirements
• Inspect drywall partitions, mechanical mountings, and masonry surfaces for plumb and level using a laser or water level
• Hang or mechanically fasten support wires for acoustical ceiling grids from building structures
• Install acoustical ceiling main runners and cross runners, ensuring proper alignment and fit
• Nail or screw molding to walls and seal joints between ceiling tiles and walls
• Scribe and cut edges of tiles to fit where wall molding is not specified
• Measure and mark surfaces to layout work according to blueprints and drawings
• Cut tiles for fixtures and borders using keyhole saws and insert tiles into supporting frameworks
• Operate scaffold, aerial lifts, ladders, stilts, and other equipment as needed
• Use powder-actuated tools and lasers to complete installations
• Work both indoors and outdoors as project requirements dictate
• Maintain construction schedules and phasing to ensure timely completion of projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Powder-actuated tools

Lasers

Job description

Acousti Engineering is seeking an Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic in Nashville, TN. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on installing acoustical ceiling grids and tiles for commercial and government projects, following blueprints and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 4–5 years of ceiling installation experience, ability to read prints, and the stamina to lift up to 75 pounds and stand up to 8 hours daily, working both indoors and outdoors as required.