Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $35-$42 per hour

SUMMARY

TheNext Stage Design Home Remodeling Specialist (Carpenter) is responsible to perform remodeling / all around carpentry, maintenance, and repair work in residential homes by performing the activities and various field-based duties during the construction process for a selected set of projects in a manner that ensures professional behavior, a quality product, a satisfied client, a safe, neat, and clean job site and working environment.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Buildertrend applications.
• Basic blueprint/drawing knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic framing.
  
• Ability to perform basic trim work.
• Ability to perform minor drywall patching.
• Ability to install insulation & foam penetrations.

The Home Remodeling Specialist is required to have reliable transportation to and from area job sites, and provide their own tools.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform basic electrical.
  
• Ability to perform basic plumbing.
• Ability to perform advanced carpentry.
• Ability to perform basic painting.
• Ability to perform minor concrete repair.
• Full understanding of job scope.
• Full understanding of change order procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Log working hours and material purchases daily on BuilderTrend and use scheduling and other job related software as necessary.
• Contact the Project Manager daily and as necessary to communicate job schedule, status, and variables.
• Maintain appropriate and timely client communication / relationship while on the job, including handling client expectations, reporting the jobs progress, and informing the Project Manager of any necessary changes to project scope.
• Participate in training and education of new carpenters.
• Adequately maintain company provided electronic hardware and tools.
• Adequately maintain personal vehicle branded with company magnetic sign a in safe and clean condition per company policy.
• Attend and participate in bi-monthly Production Department meetings.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Examine job documentation and contract to ensure understanding of projects scope and budget.
• Attend and actively participates in project package transfer activities as determined by Project Manager.
• Attend pre-construction walkthrough on assigned projects with Project Developer, Designer (if applies), and Project Manager.
• Develop rough and selected finish material list and edit as required.
• Arrange for pick up and deliver all non-special ordered material to job site as needed.
• Verify the delivery and good condition of all special ordered materials as needed.
• Order key materials for projects that involve technical and construction assessment (doors, windows, siding material, etc.).

CONSTRUCTION PHASE TASKS
The Home Remodeling Specialist takes leadership role on job sites working with and maintaining successful sub/vendor trade partner relationships and by monitoring sub-contractors working on the job as needed alongside Project Manager and Project Supervisor.

• Perform essential remodeling and repair work, including but not limited to:
  • Demolition
    
  • Caulking
  • Drywall and plaster repair
  • Basement and attic work, insulation work
    
  • Roof patch and repair
  • Door and window installation and replacement
  • Porch and deck building and repair
• Preferred skills
  • Carpentry including complex framing, electrical, plumbing and finish trim
  • Miscellaneous electrical work
  • Minor plumbing work
    
  • Railing and fence work
    
  • Flashing and door pans
    
  • Siding installation and repair
    
  • Minor concrete and masonry work
  • Punch list items including occasional painting touch up, etc.
    
• Understand the need for and impact of change orders with the ability to inform the Project Manager of any unforeseen or potential change orders on the job.
• Ensure job site is clean and arrange removal of debris from jobsite and coordinate with driver for trash pick-up from job site when needed.
• Participate in final walk-through with Project Manager and develops a punch-list of any items which are not completed.
• Stand for inspections as needed on assigned projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 - 10 ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of drywall, roofing, sheet metal work, painting, insulation, minor concrete, and various other basic construction trades.
• Ability to take and pass the Lead Safe Certified and OSHA 10 Certification training.
• Basic to advanced working knowledge of framing, electrical and finish trim, and basic working knowledge of other trades.
• Working knowledge of construction procedures, codes, and standards.
• Ability to meet and conduct building inspections.