Carpenter (Commercial Door Installer)

About This Role

Carpenter needed to install commercial doors and hardware on projects in Atlanta, with a focus on hospitals and data centers. You’ll be expected to deliver precise, code-compliant installations in sensitive environments where attention to detail and following infection-control and security protocols matter. This role is hands-on work every day: measuring, fitting, hanging doors, adjusting hardware, and verifying performance. Competitive pay based on experience, local travel, overtime available, and benefits for qualified hires. Ideal candidates have solid commercial carpentry experience and proven commercial door/entrance installation work in healthcare or data center settings.

What You'll Do

• • Install commercial doors, frames, and hardware to project specifications in hospitals, data centers, and other commercial buildings
• • Read plans and measure job sites; lay out openings, prepare jambs, hang doors, and ensure proper clearances and thresholds
• • Install and adjust locks, closers, hinges, automatic operators, and access-control hardware; test operation and secure final hardware settings
• • Follow infection-control procedures and site-specific protocols when working in hospital and data center environments
• • Coordinate with general contractors, electricians, and other trades to sequence work and ensure on-time installation
• • Maintain tools and equipment, complete daily paperwork, report defects, and perform quality checks to meet code and project standards

What We're Looking For

• • Minimum 3–5 years commercial carpentry or door/hardware installation experience, with documented work in hospitals or data centers
• • Proven experience installing commercial entrances, door hardware, and access-control components
• • Knowledge of local, state, and federal code requirements related to fire-rated doors and accessibility (ADA)
• • Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and hardware schedules and follow installation instructions precisely
• • Capable of lifting heavy doors and hardware, using power and hand tools safely, and working from ladders/scaffolding
• • Reliable transportation for local travel to job sites, ability to pass background check and drug screen

Qualifications

• • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• • OSHA-10 preferred (OSHA-30 a plus) or equivalent safety training
• • Experience with fire-rated door installations and ADA compliance
• • Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
• • English required; Spanish or other language skills a plus

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay (DOE) with overtime available
• • Health, dental, and vision options for eligible employees
• • 401(k) plan or retirement savings program
• • Paid time off and holidays for eligible hires
• • Tool or boot allowance and reimbursement for required PPE
• • Training and certification support for door hardware and safety courses

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