Construction Technician - Residential & Commercial Office Interiors (Starbase)

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL OFFICE INTERIORS (STARBASE)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and finish commercial/residential walls with a craftsman’s standard of fit, alignment, and detail
• Frame metal-stud and wood office partitions, including layout, backing, openings, and coordination with doors and finishes
• Install door jambs, hang doors, and set door hardware so openings close, latch, and align correctly
• Install and adjust new and existing architectural millwork, including fit, alignment, and finish against adjacent walls and openings
• Hang, tape, float, repair, and finish sheetrock to a Level 4 finish, including joints, corners, and skim work ready for paint
• Prepare surfaces and apply commercial paint, including priming, cutting in, rolling, and touch-up to a clean, even finish
• Install, repair, and maintain interior finishes, fixtures, and related office construction details
• Lay out work from drawings and field conditions; measure, cut, and fit materials accurately
• Use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools (levels, lasers, squares, saws, sanders, and related equipment) with care for the finished space
• Protect existing finishes, occupied areas, and adjacent work while construction is underway
• Keep tools, materials, and the work area clean, organized, and in good working condition
• Help select and requisition materials and supplies suited to office construction
• Follow site safety rules at all times and speak up when conditions are unsafe
• Coordinate with other trades so wall, door, millwork, drywall, and paint work stays on sequence and quality

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of residential/commercial/civil construction experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong commercial office wall construction experience (metal stud, layout, and finish-ready framing)
• Door, door jamb, and door hardware installation, including fit, swing, latch, and closer alignment
• Installation, touch-up, and adjustment of new and existing architectural millwork
• Sheetrock hanging and Level 4 floating/finishing
• Commercial painting, including surface prep and a consistent finished appearance
• Ability to read and follow architectural drawings, door schedules, millwork drawings, finish schedules, and written direction
• Knowledge of basic math and commercial construction methods
• Ability to give practical feedback that improves cost, quality, and the look of the finished office
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable with email and Microsoft Teams
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work well with a crew and other trades in an occupied or fast-moving office project
• Experience with scissor lifts and similar access equipment used on interior commercial sites

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends and holidays; flexibility required
• Must be available to travel to other office sites throughout the US on short notice
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform regular manual labor
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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