Experienced Level Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Experience-Level Carpenter is responsible for the safe construction, installation, and repair of wooden structures. Position is required to read and interpret architectural blueprints, diagrams, and building plans and determine the type and amount of material required for each project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attendance during the normal work hours is an essential function of the job to ensure work goals are met and customers are served.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Read and interpret architectural blueprints, diagrams, and building plans.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Assist in transporting the materials and equipment to each work site.
• Shape and / or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Construct and / or install cabinets, doors, floors, scaffolding, framework, stairways, rafters, partitions, window frames, interior and exterior trim, foundations, walls, ceilings, roofs, and other wooden structures using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
• Perform trim and finishing work.
• Inspect the integrity of structures upon their installation.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace as needed.
• Assist with monitoring inventory and replenishing supplies, as needed.
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly.
• Follows established safety rules and regulations.
• Clean up worksite debris to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned with buy in.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma or GED; Proof of completion of a vocational carpentry program / apprenticeship ;

Minimum of 5 years' related work experience.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES : Must be able to comprehend and interpret architectural blueprints, schematic diagrams, sketches, building plans, etc.

and ensure the safety and quality of the final product; Proficient with hand and power tools; Must display exceptional attention to detail;

Good math and problem-solving skills.

Working Environment

Spends most time outdoors, frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distraction / uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities.

Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

Physical Requirements

Physical strength and stamina. Sitting, standing, walking, climbing / ladders, squatting / kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing / pulling, twisting / bending, lifting / carrying up to 50 lbs.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

NONE.