Construction Technician

Expected Pay Rate: $30 - $35 per hour

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. Founded more than 30 years ago, TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. (TriTech) is a wholly owned subsidiary of DGS and a leader in providing comprehensive secure and mission critical facilities solutions, including construction, maintenance, and testing of specialized government and commercial facilities. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Construction Technician is responsible for performing construction tasks at CONUS and OCONUS locations, as well as pre-construction tasks at the company’s CONUS locations, as directed by construction and warehouse leads. Construction work includes carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishing, testing and other tasks related to the installation of secure office spaces, shielded enclosures, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and other specialized facilities. Pre-construction tasks include receiving, tracking, organizing, packing, and crating construction materials, as well as light fabrication, painting, assembly and related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Execute construction tasks during CONUS and OCONUS construction of specialized government and commercial facilities.
• Assist with and become proficient in the installation and testing of SCIFs and shielded enclosures.
• Perform pre-construction tasks at CONUS locations.
• Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain a professional bearing while working at customer and company locations, including during associated travel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow on-site and remote direction.
• Demonstrable ability to use tools of the trade, including hand tools, power tools and forklifts.
• Practiced ability to read construction documents, including blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of industry safety procedures.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This position operates in professional office and construction environments, inside and outside, in all weather conditions. The employee must routinely use standard office equipment and tools of the construction trades.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that requires a mixture of travel within CONUS and OCONUS to work at construction sites, to include austere and hostile areas, and work in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. When the employee is not deployed to a construction project, they will report as necessary to a company facility to perform pre-construction tasks. Typical hours are 40+ hours per week. The ability to travel and work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

Travel

Up to 75% required. The ability to travel to construction sites on short notice and be away for extended periods of time based on contract needs is required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a classified environment required.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.

AAP / EEO Statement

TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

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