Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position Details

Carpenter

Full-Time in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Lead Carpenter, Foreman, or Superintendent

Date:
October 17, 2018

The Carpenter position is responsible for high quality workmanship of high-end residential construction projects.

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob, level, lasers or builder's level.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Protect installed work in progress and finished goods.

• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Leadership – Job may require a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

• Ladders – Extension ladders;
  Fold-up ladders;
  Scaffolding
• Levels – Laser levels;
  Spirit levels;
  Builder's level
• Power Sanders – Belt sanders;
  Drum sanders;
  Handheld rotary tools;
  Random orbital sanders
• Power Saws – Beam saws;
  Circular saws;
  Reciprocating saws;
  Worm-drive saws
• Squares – Combination squares;
  Framing squares;
  Layout jigs

• Building and Construction – Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of materials, production processes, and quality control, costs.
• Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote the effective protection of people and property.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

• Grade 12 knowledge of Math and English.
• Communicate by speaking English with other people.

• Carpentry: 5 years.
• High-End Residential Construction: 3 years.
• Carpenter Foreman: 3 years.
• Trade school.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is…