Laborer at FCS:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Firestop Laborer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, sealing, and maintaining firestop systems, acoustical sealants, fireproof patches, and expansion joints in construction environments. This role requires strong attention to detail, physical dexterity, and the ability to work safely and efficiently on job sites.
Role Expectations and Competencies:
• Firestopping: Installing UL-rated systems with firestop materials (caulks, sprays, pillows, or composite sheets)
• Acoustical Sealing: Applying specialized sealants to partition gaps to prevent sound transmission between rooms, critical in hospitals, hotels, and offices.
•Installing flexible systems in floors and walls that allow the building to move, shrink, or expand without cracking.
• Fireproof Patching: Using intumescent or cementitious materials to repair fireproofing (spray on insulation) on structural steel beams that have been damaged or scraped off.
• Surface Preparation: Cleaning joints and penetrations of debris, moisture, or old sealant to ensure a proper bond.
Job Requirements:
• Basic understanding of construction work (training provided; no prior experience
required).
• Willingness to learn firestopping, sealant application, and expansion joint installation.
• Ability to perform physical labor (lifting, bending, standing for long periods).
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Comfortable working on job sites, including heights and confined spaces.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of protective equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well on a team.