Commercial Door Systems Installer – Travel Required
Who We Are
United Contractor Services self-performs commercial interior construction on projects across the country. Our Division 8 & 10 Specialties group handles hollow metal frames, doors, hardware, and finish installation from rough-in through final punch. We hire tradespeople who take the details seriously and finish what they start.
The Work
This is a traveling field position installing doors, frames, and hardware on commercial jobsites. You will set and hang hollow metal and wood doors, install hinges, closers, locksets, exit devices, and related hardware, and adjust everything until it swings, latches, and seals the way the specs call for. Expect to work from hardware schedules and door schedules, coordinate with the GC and other trades, and travel to project sites for extended stretches.
What You'll Do
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Hang doors square, plumb, and true, with correct clearances and reveals
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Install hinges, closers, locksets, exit devices, thresholds, and weatherstripping per the hardware schedule
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Field-adjust and troubleshoot existing hardware to correct operation
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Work from blueprints, door and hardware schedules, and shop drawings
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Coordinate installation sequencing with the superintendent and field leadership
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Keep the work area clean, protected, and compliant with site safety requirements
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Represent UCS professionally in front of the GC, owner, and other trades
What You Bring
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Hands-on experience installing commercial door hardware
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Working knowledge of hollow metal frames, door systems, and hardware specifications
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Ability to read blueprints and interpret hardware schedules
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Own hand tools and the ability to troubleshoot in the field without hand-holding
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Willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods
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Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
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OSHA 10 or 30 a plus; formal hardware training or certification a plus
Compensation & Benefits
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Pay based on experience and skill level
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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PTO and paid holidays
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Per diem and travel provisions for out-of-town work
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Room to move up as your skills and responsibility grow
Next Step
If you install doors and hardware for a living and want steady work with a national subcontractor, submit your application. We review every one.
EEO Statement
The United Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.
