At Zernco, employee and client satisfaction come before profit. We ensure the success of our employees, clients and subcontractors by building long-lasting relationships and remaining committed to strong moral and ethical principles, values and always doing the right thing. Zernco does not accept mediocrity, and we do not expect our clients to either. By regularly investing in the latest technology and continuing education, and using client feedback as a tool for improvement, we strive to bring our clients an exceptional construction experience.
From concept to completion, Zernco clients can expect the highest standards of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and responsiveness. Many of our national clients will tell you they’ve been partnering with us year after year for the past two decades because they know they can trust Zernco to deliver a quality building with speed and precision.
As the markets we serve continue to evolve, so do our processes, keeping us on the front edge of new construction methods. Our Operations team's goal is to bring our clients a smooth construction experience with a seamless turnover.
If what you have read about our company interests you then I encourage you to apply and Let's talk Zernco!
Job Purpose
Respond to the work orders in a timely manner, performing maintenance, repair, and warranty work to existing buildings, remodel projects, and various other catastrophic or reactive maintenance needs for our clients.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned)
- Constructs, repairs, and restores floors, doors, walls, windows, stairways, furniture, cabinets, shelves, and roofs.
- Performs all service and maintenance work, including minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC repairs.
- Attends weekly safety meetings. Performs work in compliance with all safety rules and procedures.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed.
- Operates and performs preventative maintenance on hand and power saws, planers, lathes, joiners, shapers, drills, sanders, and a variety of hand tools. Sets up and tears down scaffolding.
- Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components, such as hanging sheetrock, siding, and tieback.
- Installs locks, knobs, hinges, closures, and other fixtures to structures.
- Installs siding, drywall, insulation, tile, and other wall or floor coverings.
- Installs and repairs molding and trim of windows, doors, baseboards, mantels, and other ornamental pieces to ensure quality finished work.
- Checks work to ensure it is compliant with codes and specifications.
- Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site area to eliminate possible hazards.
- Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials and tools and distributes them to the appropriate locations according to Foreman and/or Superintendent instructions.
- Builds and positions forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use.
- Travel is required, Zernco is licensed to do work in 34 states
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be willing/able to travel, it will not always be overnight travel but travel is a requirement for this position
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License required; experience and license to operate rough terrain forklift, bobcat, and lifts preferred.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety procedures.
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in rough and finished carpentry in commercial settings.
- Basic knowledge of ADA, building codes and requirements.
- Experience with tile setting, acoustical ceilings, wall covering, painting, and drywall preferred.
- OSHA 10-hour certification required
- Must be able to complete paperwork in a timely manner and adhere to customer schedules while maintaining up-to-date communication.
- Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, subcontractors, supervisors and customers.
- Contributes to building a positive team atmosphere.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
- Ability to safely use a wide variety of hand and power tools, including, but not limited to, levels, squares, grinders, saws, and drills.
- Ability to operate rough terrain forklift, bobcat, and lifts; ability to drive a motor vehicle.
- Ability to work proficiently on various various devises and software including; Smartphone, iPad, email, Word/Excel/PDF documents, various construction management software specific to our company
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk while working; climb stairs, ladders, ramps or similar structures; and coordinate eyes, ears, hands and feet. The employee must be able to maintain balance; exert maximum physical force repeatedly or continuously over long periods of time; extend, stretch, twist or make other movements involving the abdomen or lower back. Must be able to continually lift and carry at least 50 pounds for both short distances and distances over 50 feet. Must be able to push or pull objects weighing at least 200 pounds. Must be able to see both up close and at distances.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will work in both indoor and outdoor environments. This position is regularly exposed to dust, dirt, and loud noise; and is occasionally exposed to heat, cold, odors, humidity, vibration, poor lighting and elevated workspace. The position is rarely exposed to mechanical, electrical or fire hazards.
- Must be able to travel to job sites as assigned.
