Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Carpenters work primarily independently and can utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot projects. Carpenters are in charge of the project when the project manager is not on site but will report any questions or concerns right away to the Project Manager. They perform tasks involving mental attention to detail and physical labor for residential and commercial projects. They operate a variety of hand and power tools. They clean and prepare sites, dig holes, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. Assists other craft workers with attention to detail and staying on task.

OUR CARPENTERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing a variety of tasks involving manual labor in projects; performing manual work in
  preparing spaces for flooring, decking, bathrooms, and exterior spaces
• Shoveling and breaking concrete and pouring concrete
• Working with treated lumber, cedar, and synthetic decking material
• Working with windows, siding, roofing, concrete, pavers, and dirt
• Drywall work, paint, trim
• Light Electrical, light plumbing
• Maintaining a clean job site: picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in
  order to eliminate potential hazards
• Handling and storing materials
• Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and hoisting materials
• Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bringing problems
  to the attention of the Project Manager, Production Manager, or the Operations Manager
• Minimizes store trips by assisting in the planning of the project material
• Responsible for turning in all job receipts
• Clocking In and Clocking Out
• Daily Logs and taking daily pictures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to
  employment
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to
  perform the work
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in home projects
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous
  physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object. Excellent stamina is required. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.