Company Profile:

Plant Prefab is the first Certified B Corporation™ building technology company dedicated to sustainable design, materials, and operations. The company’s patented Plant Building System™ utilizes advanced digital modeling and fully customizable Plant Panels™ and Plant Modules™ to help architects, developers, general contractors, and individuals design and build multifamily and custom single-family homes 20 to 50 percent faster than site-based methods. The system provides better quality control, design flexibility, and time, cost, and material efficiency than traditional methods of offsite or on-site construction. Plant opened a $40M, 270,000 square foot facility which can produce 3-5 million square feet of single and multifamily housing a year. It is the first automated factory in the US purpose built to create both panels and modules.

With a mission to build a better world by design, over thirty Plant projects have been certified LEED Platinum or Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. Plant projects have garnered significant industry recognition including the AIA’s top sustainable award, Architizer’s Jury and People Choice Awards, Green Builder Magazine’s Home of Year, Business 2.0 “World’s 11 Coolest Products”, Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World”, and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize.

Job Summary:

Plant Prefab is seeking a Flooring and Tile Installer for a temporary position lasting approximately 8–10 weeks to support and optimize operations at our Tejon Ranch, CA facility. In this role, the Flooring and Tile Installer will be responsible for completing all flooring and tile activities within the factory and performing all necessary tasks to ensure smooth production. The position requires strong collaboration with a cross-functional team, including all trades and subcontractors, to set up operations for success. All work must be carried out safely and in accordance with Plant Prefab’s quality guidelines, policies, and standards, while supporting the company’s culture and tactical objectives. This position reports to the Flooring and Tile Supervisor.

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete flooring and tile duties such as installing backsplash, prepping floors, cutting, layout, installing material for the projects on the floor, etc.
• Always complete all flooring and tile work in a safe manner that complies with all environmental and OSHA safety regulations.
• Complete all flooring and tile work in compliance with Plant Prefab standards, Quality Manual, applicable building codes, HCD FBH 314, and other applicable regulations.
• Build Plant Modules and Plant Panels using best practices and the latest SOPs.
• Complete all flooring and tile work according to the latest approved plans, CDS, Structural, MEP, Shop Drawings, and complies with Plant Prefab standards & quality standards.
• Complete all flooring and tile work efficiently and with minimal waste and spoilage.
• Ensure all flooring and tile work is in compliance to, and adequacy of, quality assurance procedures including the latest SOPs, and iterate those procedures as required to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Identify non-value-added operations in the organization and propose new operational procedures to achieve leaner processes.
• Consider health, safety, sustainability, and the environment in all decisions and actions.
• Execute various other activities as assigned to support the success of the organization.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good strength and stamina as well as an eye for detail
• Strong communication skills: ability to communicate and report effectively; writing and speaking effectively while demonstrating the ability to adapt to and connect with all levels of people
• Startup mindset - ability to be resourceful and determined to succeed; striving to reinvent an industry
• 2-5 years of flooring and tile installation experience, preferably in custom residential, modular and/or multi-family construction
• Significant knowledge in construction methods, means, materials, best practices, and schedule management
• Able to effectively complete all activities and tasks to deliver a high caliber of finish quality and craftmanship
• Exceptional schedule, time, and resource management
• Exceptional attention to detail in construction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive urgent matters with a sense of urgency
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with others to complete tasks
• Ability to operate high speed equipment efficiently while considering all required safety guidelines
• Ability to handle hazardous materials while also taking into account all required safety guidelines
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Plant Prefab
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work efficiently in a steady – fast paced environment and properly adjust between the two at a moment’s notice
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, twist, ext. as required

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Wet Tile Saw
• Hammer
• Grinder
• Mixer
• Chisel
• Knife
• Table Saw
• Drill
• Miter Saw
• Multi-tool

Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Hard Hat
• Respirator/Dust Mask
• Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
• Gloves (Work Gloves)
• Knee pads
• Steel Toe Work Boots

Working Conditions:

• Inside Work
• Outside Covered Work
• Excessive Cold
• Excessive Heat
• Excessive Noise
• Repetitious
• Dust/Particulates
• High Speed Equipment
• Wet Surfaces
• Stairs/Ladders
• Heights (up to 4 ft)

Hazardous Materials:

• Silica Dust

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience and skills
• The opportunity to work with great architects and meaningfully contribute to projects that improve the quality of life for people and the planet

Application Instructions:

Please apply on Paylocity, taking care to complete all required fields.

Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the U.S.; sorry, no sponsorship is available. Applicants may be subject to passing a background check, drug screening, and pre-employment physical. Plant Prefab has an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.