Construction Generalist

Construction Generalist (Construction) Job Summary

The Construction Generalist directly supports the Construction Carpenter across all construction and renovation projects. Duties involve hands‑on assistance with building and repairing structures, preparing and handling materials, and maintaining tools, all while adhering to safety protocols, project timelines, and collaborating with the team.

• Assist Construction Carpenter with building, erecting, installing and repairing forms, structures and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction.
• Assist Construction Carpenter with measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic, and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Assist Construction Carpenter with inspecting and repairing damaged frameworks or structures, ensuring stability and safety.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Collaborate with other CARTI Team Members including contractors, vendors and other departments as necessary.
• Adhere to project timelines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist Construction Carpenter with loading and unloading materials.
• Assist Construction Carpenter with maintaining tools and equipment in good working order.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment before, during and after a project.
• Complete construction and renovation projects throughout the organization.
• May require travel, night and weekend work on occasion.

High School diploma; successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Arkansas Driver’s License.

• One (1) year of on‑the‑job construction training required.
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Must have a good grasp of mathematics.
• Ability to use fixed and portable power tools.
• Ability to utilize tools of carpentry trade.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a good understanding of technical terminology.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to follow safety practices and recognize safety hazards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to lift, manipulate, and hold moderate and heavy loads. The work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds or more), and perform other similar actions during the workday.

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness safely.