Finish Carpenter/Installer

Installer Position

Education:

Required: High School graduate and a working or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred: Same as above and a Journeyman Carpenter Certification or be prescribed in an apprenticeship program working toward a Journeyman Carpenter Certificate.

License/Certification/Tests:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass a company physical, which may include a drug test
• Have own tools

Experience:

• Prefer three (3) years' experience in doors and associated wood product installation or carpentry for new and remodeled homes.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Understanding of job layout and setup technique.
• Ability to cut and shape material to prescribed measurements using hand and power tools.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations and measurements.
• Must be familiar with the application of all door and other wood installation and their various forms and functions.
• Knowledge of the standard practices and methods in the carpentry trade.
• Able to use accurately the following tools to complete the work of an Installer:
• Level (Supplied by Employee)
• Hammer (Supplies by Employee)
• Hack Saw (Supplied by Employee)
• Carpenters belt with all tools (Supplied by Employee)
• Tape Measure (Supplied by Employee)
• Electric Shears
• Staple Gun
• Miter Box
• Hand Miter

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to have the use of both hands and feet.
• Walking, bending and ability to climb on and around construction structures and negotiate difficult crevices associated with construction sites.
• Does not have physical problems with back and knees.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Mental Requirements:

• Mathematics: Basic math skills for calculations and measurements.
• Language: Ability to communicate in English with employees, management, and customers.

Work Environment:

Construction site environment being exposed to loud noise, dust, extreme heat, cold conditions, and moving equipment.

Reporting Relationships:

The Installers reports directly to the Site Foreman. In the absence of the Site-Foreman will report to the Field Superintendent.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• To be on-time to the home site and ready to work daily at 7:00am.
• Accurately fill out time card.
• To complete the Installation in a neat and conscientious manner.
• Perform carpentry work of quality level consistent with HSD standards.
• To maintain a productive working relationship with Builders and Builder Supers.
• Ensure proper clean-up of job sites daily and at project completion and proper disposal of unused material.
• To adhere to completion deadlines for assigned jobs. Communicate completion delays to the Foreman.
• Review plans and specifications for assigned jobs with the Foreman and/or Field Superintendent to ensure understanding.
• To complete all jobs assigned by the company in a quality manner and according to customer specifications.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Field Superintendent.