Carpenter

Job Type


Full-time

Description

In-House Carpenter (Traveling - Greater Philadelphia Area)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated In-House Carpenter to join our team. This is a hands-on, field-based role supporting the upkeep, repair, and improvement of our facilities as well as select customer locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, works well independently, and enjoys a variety of carpentry and light construction work.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll partner closely with each location's General Manager and play a key role in maintaining and improving our facilities. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, appearance, and functionality of our properties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing general carpentry, repair, and renovation work across multiple sites
• Completing finish carpentry, framing, trim work, and installation projects
• Installing and repairing windows, doors, kitchens, flooring, and siding
• Handling drywall repair, painting, and general building maintenance
• Supporting routine upkeep of building systems and facility infrastructure
• Assisting with material and supply ordering for assigned projects
• Traveling to Tague Lumber locations and customer sites throughout the Greater Philadelphia area

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented carpenter who takes ownership of their work and delivers high-quality results.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong background in carpentry and general construction work
• Experience with:
  • Drywall repair and painting
  • Door and window installation/repair
  • Kitchen installation
  • Trim and finish carpentry
  • Flooring installation
  • Framing and basic structural work
  • Exterior siding repairs
  • Light electrical and plumbing work
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Solid mathematical skills for measuring and layout work
• Strong customer service and professional interaction skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work extended hours when needed
• Willingness to travel locally as required

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

FREQUENTLY:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CARPENTERS TO BE ABLE TO:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for prolonged periods without getting tired.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Be physically active for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Move arms and legs quickly.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• See objects in very bright or glaring light.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.