Drywall Mudder

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Title: Drywall Mudder

Business Unit:iManufacture

Reports to:Department Lead and Supervisor

Date Opened: 02/2025

Target Start Date: ASAP

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Impact Housing is a vertically integrated housing development and production company whose mission is to solve the housing crisis among low- and moderate-income households in Southern California.  Impact Housing is headquartered in the Bunker Hill district of downtown Los Angeles, coupled with a 51K SF modular manufacturing facility located in Yorba Linda and a satellite construction office in the Grantville district in San Diego.

Impact Housing closed a $25M Series A round of financing in September 2021 and is currently negotiating a term sheet for a secondary capital expansion round for plant capex and PropCo equity estimated at $70M, expected to close Q1 2024.  The organization has a board of advisors comprised of the retired CFO and COO of Clayton Homes (Gross revenues $12B, wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway).

The mission of providing affordable housing is strongly imprinted into the organization’s culture. The company has a flat structure geared towards rapid growth with its manufacturing facility fully booked out through 2025.  The business model stabilizes in 2024 with a goal of delivering 800 modules per year in 2025. Because the organization is innovating a new business model within the real estate industry, the culture has great openness to adopting groundbreaking new approaches supported by large-scale data. Impact Housing’s culture balances the intensity that comes with this kind of entrepreneurial work pace with ample opportunities to bond as a team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Drywall Mudder will be responsible for the installation, taping, and finishing of drywall surfaces, ensuring high-quality and durable finishes in our modular housing units. The ideal candidate must be experienced in various drywall textures, mudding techniques, and proper mixing and application of joint compounds. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently within a team in a fast-paced modular construction environment.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure, cut, and hang drywall panels with precision to fit specific layouts.
• Apply joint compound (mud) to seams, screw holes, and other imperfections to achieve a smooth finish.
• Sand and prepare drywall surfaces for painting or additional finishing.
• Utilize different texture techniques such as knockdown, orange peel, and smooth finishes.
• Mix and prepare joint compound, ensuring correct consistency for application.
• Install drywall corner beads, tape, and other reinforcements for durability.
• Identify and correct imperfections in drywall installation to meet quality standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and team members to ensure efficient project completion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in drywall installation, mudding, taping, and texturing.
• Knowledge of various drywall texture techniques, including smooth, orange peel, and knockdown finishes.
• Ability to properly mix and apply joint compounds.
• Experience working with drywall tools such as trowels, knives, sanders, and hawks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality finishes.
• Physical ability to lift and handle drywall sheets, climb ladders, and work in different positions for extended periods.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

·         Strong passion for Impact Housing’s mission to innovate the housing market by scaling housing production to historically high levels for low- and mid-income households.

·         Embrace a “hands-on” approach, seeking to help build out the entire team during a rapid scaling road map.  Willingness to explore and implement innovative processes and solutions for manufacturing required in renovating decades-old real estate development industry paradigms.

·         Strong executive presence and sense of professionalism with a creative, driven, and entrepreneurial style.

·         Deep commitment to ethics and embedding ethics throughout the organization.

·         Strong desire for a long-term commitment to grow with the company.

·         In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance, and other regulatory matters

·         Adept in fiscal management principles and processes including resource management and needs assessment.

·         Partner with the management team to establish and track financial goals.

·         Possesses critical knowledge of federal and multiple state tax laws as well as basic accounting issues.

·        Able to identify risks as well as opportunities to provide feedback on decisions affecting the financial results.     EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Drywall Mudder or similar role.
• Experience in modular construction or residential/commercial drywall installation is a plus.

    COMPENSATION

·  Competitive hourly range of $19-22 per hour dependent upon experience and certification.

·  Health benefits, Medical, Dental, FSA, and HSA

·  Vacation

·   Sick time

·   Holiday pay

·   Ownership of company equity

·   401K Retirement Plan

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.

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Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________

Salary : $19 - $22