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Carpenter

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Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

 

The Carpenter works as part of a construction team to renovate and repair residential apartment buildings. Responsibilities include routine crafts tasks, as well as those associated with preventive maintenance, special repairs, capital construction and emergency/safety projects. The carpenter will be required to travel to multiple sites that are part of the CHA portfolio.

 

This position will be paid according to the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination for carpenter classifications. This includes both hourly wage and applicable fringe benefits.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

  • Install, repair and maintain exterior and interior doors, door castings, trim, hinges, locks, dead bolts, peep holes, door closures, and kick plates. Drills holes in doors for installation of peep holes, hinges, back sets, dead bolts, etc. Sets door jams and hang doors.

 

  • Install, repair and maintain residential cabinets (in kitchen and bathroom areas as needed).

 

  • Repair, maintain, and install windows, both horizontal and vertical. Replace window frames, glass, and hardware.

 

  • Repair, maintain, and install floor tile, ceramic tile, and masonry tile.

 

  • Repair, replace, maintain and install wall boards, sheet rock, weather stripping, base boards, insulation, waterproofing materials and suspended ceilings.

 

  • Form, pour and finish concrete as needed.

 

  • Layout walls door openings, window openings, headers and joints using modern construction techniques.

 

  • Read and interpret blueprints drawings, specifications, technical publications, etc.

 

  • Prepare invoices for materials and order materials, tools and equipment as needed (in compliance with Tropic procurement guidelines and procedures).

 

  • Perform inspections and determine carpentry needs, damage to and advise management staff of carpentry standards.

 

  • Repair sliding, fences, gates, block and brick walls, etc.

 

  • Repair, maintain, construct and install cabinets, vanities, counter tops, drawings, cabinet doors and shelves. Install Formica, cut and fit trim splash boards, etc.

 

  • Repair, maintain and install steps, handrails, guard, risers, nosing, etc.
  • Performs or assists in the repair of replacement of broken or damaged floor tile.

 

  • Performs or assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of doors, windows, locks, roofs, gutters, downspouts and more complicated maintenance tasks.

 

  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks on buildings as needed.

 

  • Repairs or replace roof shingles, decking, fascia boards, flashing and roofing paper as needed.

 

  • Repairs broken windows, screens, storm doors, door or window closures, mirrors, medicine cabinets, vanities, etc.

 

  • Ensures job site safety.

 

  • Performs other related duties as required.

 

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be frequently exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock while in the field. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally high and usually moderate.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to travel by car.

 

Regular, predictable attendance is an imperative job function. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.

 

  • Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program and two years of experience at a journeyman level, or an Associate's degree related to field or four years of equivalent experience required.

 

  • Two years of construction experience in residential apartment buildings or related field.

 

  • Two years of experience in millwork, trim, molding, cutting stairs, metal framing, and installing/replacing partitions, doors, windows, and cabinets.

 

  • Skillset to work with various materials such as wood, plastic, drywall, etc., and work on scaffolding and ladders.

 

  • Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw

 

  • Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites

 

  • Proactive, persistent, and helpful.

 

  • Ability to work in a team-oriented fashion.

 

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

 

  • Ability to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility.

 

  • Familiarity with all building codes related to field.

 

  • Knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating routine duties, purchasing.

 

  • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

 

  • Completed OSHA safety training.

 

  • Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record.

 

 

SUCCESS FACTORS
  • Communicates in a professional and friendly manner when interacting with customers, contractors, leadership team, coworkers, and others to build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines.
  • Keeps up-to-date on safety practices and implements them in the workplace.
  • Makes rational decisions based on fact and company expectations.
  • Sensitivity to diverse cultures.
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