Carpenter - Basic (ID# 782)

Job Description

Job Description

Carpenter - Basic

Location: Ypsilanti, MI | Ann Arbor, MI

This position is responsible for providing operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must be well grounded in the fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage. Their primary learning mode is OJT through experience and interaction with intermediate and advanced carpenters.

Basic Carpenters have three development levels: (1) improve supervisory skills from small unskilled labor crews to larger crews that include Our Client personnel and skilled subcontractors; (2) become increasingly competent with carpenter tools and Our Client equipment; and (3) develop a basic understanding of field operation tasks specific to the restoration industry. This position is Level 2 in the Progressive Carpenter track .

• Must be able to take direction from experienced carpenters and supervisors

• Move and protect contents without damage

• Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants in the working area

• Using appropriate tools and accepted Our Client methods, perform tasks related to flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.

• Develop full material knowledge as it relates to types, purposes, grades, and uses for trims, doors, and cabinetry

• Develop proficiency in the installation of various forms of insulation

• Develop, under supervision, knowledge of framing, trim installation, and cabinetry installation

• Develop, under supervision, the ability to "dry-in" a building as it relates to roofing material installation

• Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes

• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in clean, serviceable condition

• Maintain attention to detail

• Meet Our Client standards for safeguarding other people's property

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices

• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines

• Work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically

• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and in a timely manner

• Attend Our Client-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

• Coordinate a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects

• Answer simple questions about the project and know when to defer questions to more qualified personnel

• Maintain equipment used in daily tasks

• Perform emergency services as needed, including board-ups and securing buildings against further damage

• Perform additional duties as required

Our Client offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.