Carpenter

Carpenter

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Carpenter

Job Code: 742 - BL-Carpenter

SCA Occup: 23130 Carpenter, Maintenance

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Carpenter performs carpentry duties necessary to the maintenance and good repair of building woodwork and equipment. It requires practical skill and knowledge in carpentry, and attention to knowing and using safe work practices.

Typical Duties:

• Use carpenter's tools such as hand and power tools, woodworking machines, levels, routers, sanders, saws, squares; hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, glue.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements.
• Assemble and fasten materials, install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim and hardware.
• Build, remove or repair cabinets, flooring, doors, windows, screens, locks, frameworks, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders to assemble structures.
• Check building ceilings, floors, walls, doors, siding, glass, and woodwork to identify any damage and self-inspect your work to ensure quality carpentry work.
• Installs, removes, and repairs walls, patching, ceilings, floors, roofs, decks, stairs, handrails, doors, siding, locks, and glass.
• Applies finishing touches by sanding, staining, and painting.
• Inspect own work to ensure meets quality standards.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure tools and equipment run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and buildings do not deteriorate.
• Document service orders with actions and progress notes, ensuring accuracy before submitting in a timely manner.
• Follow procedures, regulations and guidelines, minimizing errors and risks.
• Diagnose problems and determine how to correct them.
• Communication with customer relating to work performed.
• Read blueprints or sketches or building plans, lay out project and determine dimensions and materials required, and make standard computations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

Minimum Qualifications: One year work experience in carpentry, or demonstrated knowledge and ability to properly use tools of the trade; Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; measurement of dimensions; May be required to own, use, and maintain tools at work; Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities; Ability to work independently; Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations; Effective communication skills to give and request information, to respond to customer inquiries and requests, vendors, management and co-workers; Demonstrated organizational, and common sense skills, including ability to diagnose issues, problem-solve and escalate matters appropriately; Ability to work independently and with co-workers, customers and management; Ability to travel to various facilities.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Technical/other training

Certificates or Licenses Required: Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Climbing stepstools or ladders
• Lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: Work is performed at a customer's location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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