Full Time | Springdale, AR
Compensation: Hourly, with final compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications. (Paid weekly)
Who We Are:
Higgins Group, Inc. is a premier multi-service specialty contractor providing high-quality, reliable construction services that enhance the comfort, value, and functionality of homes and businesses. As a trusted leader serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, our Commercial Walls & Ceilings team plays a key role in delivering high-quality interior spaces through skill, precision, and craftsmanship.
We are seeking an experienced commercial Metal Stud Framer & Drywall Hanger who can independently perform layout, frame walls and soffits, install backing and hollow-metal door frames, and cut and hang drywall and sheathing in a safe and productive manner. Candidates must be able to read basic plans, work from ladders and lifts, maintain required safety credentials, meet production expectations, and help train apprentice employees.
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Report to the assigned job site on time, prepared for work, and equipped with the required tools and personal protective equipment.
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Follow all company, general contractor, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
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Read and interpret construction drawings, wall types, reflected ceiling plans, details, specifications, and field layout markings.
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Perform layout for standard walls, partitions, soffits, bulkheads, door openings, ceilings, and other commercial framing assemblies.
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Identify common metal framing sizes, gauges, types, and appropriate applications.
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Frame walls, soffits, bulkheads, ceilings, door openings, and other assemblies so they are plumb, level, square, properly spaced, and ready for inspection.
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Make accurate cuts around electrical boxes, piping, ductwork, door frames, windows, and other penetrations.
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Install corner bead, ceiling bead, control joints, trim accessories, and related components as assigned.
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Identify installation conflicts, damaged materials, missing information, and quality concerns and report them to the Foreman before work continues.
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Erect, move, and dismantle approved scaffolding and work platforms when authorized and trained.
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Complete assigned work within established quality and production expectations.
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Minimize unnecessary material waste and protect completed work from damage.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
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Coordinate respectfully with coworkers, field leadership, general contractors, and other trades.
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Assist with training apprentices in safe work practices, tool use, material identification, installation methods, and quality expectations.
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Perform other related commercial interiors duties as assigned.
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Demonstrated experience performing commercial metal stud framing and drywall installation.
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Ability to independently complete standard framing and drywall-hanging tasks with limited supervision.
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Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings, wall types, dimensions, details, and specifications.
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Ability to perform wall layout using plans, control lines, dimensions, and field markings.
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Working knowledge of common metal stud framing materials, drywall products, sheathing products, fasteners, and accessories.
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Ability to accurately measure, cut, frame, hang, and fasten materials.
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Ability to recognize work that is out of plumb, level, square, alignment, spacing, or specification.
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Ability to communicate clearly, follow direction, and work effectively as part of a crew.
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Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to assigned job sites.
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Ability to perform physical construction work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and repetitive overhead work.
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Ability to regularly lift and carry tools and construction materials weighing approximately 50 pounds and assist with team lifting heavier materials.
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Ability to work at heights and in changing commercial construction-site conditions.
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Two or more years of commercial metal stud framing and drywall-hanging experience, or equivalent demonstrated trade competency.
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Previous successful experience as an apprentice framer and drywall hanger.
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OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
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Current scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, or other applicable equipment certifications.
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Ability to use lasers and layout tools accurately.
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Valid driver's license.
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Ability and willingness to train apprentice employees.
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Ownership of a complete journeyman-level tool set.
The Journeyman should be able to safely and effectively use the following tools and equipment as applicable:
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Tape measure
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Chalk line
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Levels and laser levels
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Framing square
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snips
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Utility knife and drywall tools
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Screw gun and impact driver
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Rotozip or drywall router
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Chop saw or approved metal-cutting equipment
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Hammer drill and fastening tools
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Ladders, scaffolds, and approved work platforms
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Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and material-handling equipment after required training
