The Commercial Glazier is responsible for the professional installation, replacement, service, and repair of commercial glass and aluminum glazing systems. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, productivity, and customer service.
The Commercial Glazier is expected to perform work in accordance with approved shop drawings, manufacturer requirements, project specifications, and company standards while contributing to the successful and timely completion of each project.
Primary Responsibilities
- Install commercial storefront, aluminum entrances, curtain wall, window wall, and commercial window systems.
- Install aluminum doors, frames, sidelites, transoms, and related entrance systems.
- Install monolithic, insulated, laminated, tempered, and specialty architectural glass.
- Install door hardware including pivots, hinges, closers, panic devices, locks, thresholds, sweeps, and related components.
- Properly glaze systems using gaskets, setting blocks, tapes, sealants, backer rod, and other specified glazing materials.
- Perform accurate field measurements and verify opening conditions prior to installation.
- Read and understand architectural drawings, shop drawings, elevations, details, and fabrication information.
- Layout and install work accurately while maintaining proper elevations, dimensions, plumb, level, and alignment.
- Identify field conditions or discrepancies that could affect installation and communicate them to the Foreman or Project Manager before proceeding.
- Perform commercial glass replacement and service work when required.
- Safely load, unload, stage, handle, and transport glass, aluminum, doors, and related materials.
- Properly operate hand tools, power tools, glazing equipment, lifts, scaffolding, and other construction equipment.
- Protect installed work and surrounding finishes from damage.
- Maintain an organized and professional work area.
- Complete assigned work within established labor and project schedules.
- Coordinate effectively with Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, other trades, and customers.
- Represent the company professionally on every project and customer site.
Safety Responsibilities
Safety is a primary responsibility of every Commercial Glazier.
The employee must:
- Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Properly use fall protection when required.
- Follow safe glass handling and lifting procedures.
- Inspect tools and equipment before use.
- Operate aerial lifts and other equipment only when properly trained and authorized.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or damaged equipment.
- Maintain awareness of surrounding trades, equipment, and jobsite conditions.
Commercial Glaziers are expected to take ownership of the quality of their work.
Completed installations should:
- Meet approved shop drawings and project requirements.
- Be properly aligned, plumb, level, square, and securely anchored.
- Maintain required glass clearances and edge conditions.
- Have clean and consistent gasket and sealant installations.
- Operate correctly when doors, windows, or hardware are involved.
- Be free from unnecessary scratches, dents, damage, excessive sealant, or poor workmanship.
- Be inspected by the installer before the work is considered complete.
Required
- Experience in commercial glass and glazing construction preferred.
- Working knowledge of commercial aluminum and glazing systems.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
- Ability to use common glazing and construction tools.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and installation details.
- Ability to safely lift and handle glass and construction materials.
- Must have/own proper tools.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a field installation team.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving company vehicles is required.
Preferred
- Experience installing storefront and curtain wall systems.
- Experience installing aluminum entrances and commercial door hardware.
- Experience with insulated, laminated, tempered, and specialty glass.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Aerial lift and/or forklift certification.
- Previous commercial construction experience.
This position regularly requires:
- Lifting and carrying glass, aluminum, tools, and construction materials.
- Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing throughout the workday.
- Working from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Working at elevated heights with appropriate fall protection.
- Performing physically demanding work for extended periods.
Success in this position will be measured by the employee’s ability to consistently demonstrate:
Safety — Perform every task using proper procedures and without taking unnecessary risks.
Quality — Complete installations correctly the first time and take pride in finished workmanship.
Productivity — Maintain an appropriate pace and complete work within established labor expectations.
Accountability — Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, communicate problems early, and follow through on commitments.
Professionalism — Treat customers, coworkers, contractors, and other trades with respect and represent the company professionally.
A Commercial Glazier is more than an installer. This position is responsible for delivering a finished product that reflects the company’s standards for safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and professionalism.
Every employee is expected to take ownership of their work, protect the company’s reputation, and contribute to completing projects safely, correctly, efficiently, and on schedule.
