Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

The Carpenter position is responsible for maintaining and constructing objects, structures and buildings of varying sizes and applications. Duties include setting forms for foundations; installing floor joists and sub-floors; framing walls; setting roof trusses and rafters; installing roof sheathing, siding, windows and exterior doors; installing wallboard, interior doors, cabinets, millwork, hardware and finish products.

• Execute high quality work
• Read and understand blueprints, sketches and building plans
• Conform to local building codes
• Have knowledge of construction materials and hardware and their applications
• Use hand, power and air tools and equipment
• Direct laborers as needed
• Perform general laborer work when needed
• Keep work areas in a safe and clean condition
• Be safety conscious at all times; report unsafe conditions immediately
• Ensure tools, safety equipment and safety kits are maintained and accounted for
• Lift, carry, push, pull weights in excess of 100 pounds
• As directed by Project Superintendent, General Superintendent, Project Manager
• Accurately complete and turn in paperwork to a Project Foreman or Project Superintendent on a timely basis

• High school diploma preferred
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools and equipment
• Own carpenter hand tools
• Initiative, dependable, motivated, productive
• Skills in oral communications
• Able to work independently and as a team player