Carpenter Job Description

Carpenter Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Carpenter to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Complete previous projects or receive new project instructions from construction manager or supervisor;
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements;
• Holding plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines;
• Skills needed to lay out flooring, roofing, and drywall;
• Maintain accurate work records and logs;
• Provides customers and coworkers with a remarkable experience;
• Proficiently form slabs, columns and walls for concrete pours;
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall;
• Other duties may include light electrical and plumbing work;
• Install shingles and tiles in proper manner to ensure proper overlap and coverage;
• Construct and repair structural wood work and equipment in the yard, industrial and commercial property;
• Report on progress to managers, engineers etc;
• Stick Framing;
• Install sheetrock on metal stud walls and patches damaged areas on existing walls;
• Design, construct, remodel, repair and install cabinets. Install flooring, ceiling and wall covering materials.

Requirements:

• Experience working with equipment such as: boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction;
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time;
• At least 5 years of carpentry experience;
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Carpenter;
• Good physical condition, stamina, and dexterity;
• 3 years of experience in carpentry;
• Effective planning and organization skills;
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety;
• Ability to read blueprints and translate into fabricated products;
• Minimum 4 years Carpentry experience;
• OSHA a plus or will be provided;
• Must have reliable transportation;
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Must have good hand-eye coordination.