Framing Carpenter

Framing Carpenter

The Framing Carpenter shall ensure that daily construction activities are performed to PHFH standards in accordance with Pensacola Habitat's house plans, specifications, and quality requirements. In addition, the Framing Carpenter is expected to continually ensure a safe construction environment in accordance with HFHI Competent Person Safety Training. At the end of each workday, the Framing Carpenter will update all required project information within the BUILDERTREND software application.

The Framing Carpenter makes independent site decisions and works closely with Construction Crew Leaders, the Lead Carpenter, and the Director of Construction.

Core responsibilities include committing to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes, communities, and hope; conducting and/or assisting a daily on-site Construction Safety Meeting for the volunteers and home buyers; completing workers' compensation accident forms and notifying HR Manager immediately, if applicable; identifying and recommending potential advantageous building practices and material cost savings; paying attention to construction site detail and overall quality control;

ensuring the construction site is clean, swept, and all tools put away at the end of each workday; making sure all tools are in safe and good working condition; sending damaged tools for repair, daily, if applicable; and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge in standard framing practices, skilled use of standard construction tools, knowledge of reading and interpreting building plans and specifications, ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage the work site, and ability to motivate, communicate, and team build.

Education and experience required include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of leading a team, and minimum experience of 2 years with framing, 4 years preferred.

Physical requirements and working conditions include primarily performing the position in an office setting with occasional offsite work that may require repetitive lifting of up to 25lbs. This position requires a valid state driver's license, safe driving record, reliable transportation, and insurability through our vehicle insurance carrier.

Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, cancer insurance, 403(b), monthly wellness benefit, paid time off, and holiday pay. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.