Drywaller

Job Title: Drywaller
Company: Janotta & Herner
Reports to: Director of Construction Operations
FLSA: Hourly

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Position Summary:
As a Drywaller at Janota & Herner, you will play a crucial role in the construction process by installing and finishing drywall surfaces to create smooth, durable, and visually appealing walls and ceilings. Your expertise in drywall installation, taping, finishing, and repair will contribute to the success of our projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
Essential Functions:

1. Construct, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard using drywall hand tools, power and powder actuated tools.
2. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework.
3. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
4. Ability to follow means and methods of acoustical ceiling, installation.  
5. Follow established safety rules.
6. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
7. Repair damaged or uneven drywall surfaces by patching holes, cracks, or imperfections.
8. Apply texture to drywall surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, or specialized tools, as specified by project requirements.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in construction or a related field is preferred.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor tasks in various weather conditions.
• Knowledge of basic construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Use of powered and powder actuated tools.
• Operating vehicles and equipment.
• Working at heights.

Working Conditions:
This role will primarily be indoors, however, occasionally, you will work in other construction areas that may or may not be heated or cooled. General start and stop times vary depending on the project, but normally range from 7:00am-3:30pm. Occasional overtime work is to be expected. 

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview:
JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA