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Full Time | Wichita, KS

Compensation: Hourly, with final compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications. (Paid weekly)

Travel Benefits:

Company-paid lodging and per diem are provided only when employees are assigned to work outside the designated local radius from our office. Candidates who choose to live outside the local area are expected to provide their own housing and transportation for projects located within the local work radius.

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.

• Report to the assigned job site on time, prepared for work, and equipped with the required tools and personal protective equipment.
• Follow all company, general contractor, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, wall types, reflected ceiling plans, details, specifications, and field layout markings.
• Perform layout for standard walls, partitions, soffits, bulkheads, door openings, ceilings, and other commercial framing assemblies.
• Identify common metal framing sizes, gauges, types, and appropriate applications.
• Frame walls, soffits, bulkheads, ceilings, door openings, and other assemblies so they are plumb, level, square, properly spaced, and ready for inspection.
• Make accurate cuts around electrical boxes, piping, ductwork, door frames, windows, and other penetrations.
• Install corner bead, ceiling bead, control joints, trim accessories, and related components as assigned.
• Identify installation conflicts, damaged materials, missing information, and quality concerns and report them to the Foreman before work continues.
• Erect, move, and dismantle approved scaffolding and work platforms when authorized and trained.
• Complete assigned work within established quality and production expectations.
• Minimize unnecessary material waste and protect completed work from damage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Coordinate respectfully with coworkers, field leadership, general contractors, and other trades.
• Assist with training apprentices in safe work practices, tool use, material identification, installation methods, and quality expectations.
• Perform other related commercial interiors duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience performing commercial metal stud framing and drywall installation.
• Ability to independently complete standard framing and drywall-hanging tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings, wall types, dimensions, details, and specifications.
• Ability to perform wall layout using plans, control lines, dimensions, and field markings.
• Working knowledge of common metal stud framing materials, drywall products, sheathing products, fasteners, and accessories.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, frame, hang, and fasten materials.
• Ability to recognize work that is out of plumb, level, square, alignment, spacing, or specification.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow direction, and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to assigned job sites.
• Ability to perform physical construction work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and repetitive overhead work.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry tools and construction materials weighing approximately 50 pounds and assist with team lifting heavier materials.
• Ability to work at heights and in changing commercial construction-site conditions.

• Two or more years of commercial metal stud framing and drywall-hanging experience, or equivalent demonstrated trade competency.
• Previous successful experience as an apprentice framer and drywall hanger.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Current scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, or other applicable equipment certifications.
• Ability to use lasers and layout tools accurately.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to train apprentice employees.
• 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:

• Tape measure
• Chalk line
• Levels and laser levels
• Framing square
• snips
• Utility knife and drywall tools
• Screw gun and impact driver
• Rotozip or drywall router
• Chop saw or approved metal-cutting equipment
• Hammer drill and fastening tools
• Ladders, scaffolds, and approved work platforms
• Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and material-handling equipment after required training

Employment contingent upon passing Drug Test, Physical, and E-Verify