Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Summary

The Carpenter is responsible for performing a variety of carpentry and general building construction tasks at various residential, commercial, and/or industrial job site locations. This position works under the direct supervision of the Foreman/Lead Carpenter.

• Previous construction experience required.
• Basic understanding of stud layout and rough framing.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable means of transportation to job site locations.
• Must provide own basic hand tools; employer provides specialty tools and equipment.
• Must be able to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions in English.

• Performs basic layout work for new construction and/or remodels.
• Constructs and positions concrete forms for footings and foundations using power and hand tools; may occasionally help pour concrete and disassemble forms when concrete is set.
• Installs and sets floor joists, frames floor, and lays down sheets of plywood to build the sub‑floor.
• Builds exterior/interior walls, raises walls up, and braces/securing them into place.
• Installs protective sheeting around exterior walls for a weather barrier.
• Frames openings for windows and doors.
• Hangs exterior/interior doors and exterior windows.
• Installs roof trusses and sheets of plywood and lays roof sheeting.
• Performs finish work, including installing inside trim pieces, sanding, staining, and/or painting.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies from trucks/trailers at job sites.
• Packs materials to specific areas on the construction site as needed.
• Performs housekeeping and keeps work area clean throughout the project, removing trash and debris; shovels, sweeps, and picks up materials by hand.
• Performs demolition duties of existing structures as needed.

• Opens forklift to move materials if forklift trained/certified.
• May drive a company vehicle to run errands or pick up supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Carpenter is a Heavy Duty job, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.