Carpentry Crew Member

Description :

Position Title : Carpentry Crew Member

Department : General Trades

About Our Company

Based in Grand Rapids Michigan, Veneklasen Construction has been building great structures since 1976. Veneklasen Construction focuses on all the important things, like taking great care of our customers to help them achieve their vision while at the same time taking care of our employees, our community, and the environment.

Here, people are our priority. We have been recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to work for thirteen years and were named a National Best and Brightest Company in 2022.

We are a growing medium-sized general contractor with a historically strong base of operations in Michigan and a growing national presence.

Position Summary

The Carpentry Crew Member will require skill and experience levels greater than a general laborer, but less than a lead carpenter or foreman.

Will use drawings and templates, hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment to complete daily tasks.

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.
• Proficiency in the following tasks : stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters and utilize appropriate math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Effective communication with on-site foremen regarding carpentry progress and safety; update the foreman of any foreseeable issues.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards per the Safety & Health Manual
• Maintain organized and clean job site throughout the project.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture.
• Maintain all necessary job-related certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands on tools and to work in production and construction related situations, following instructions given both orally or in writing
• Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day when necessary and as determined by management.
• Experience in construction and carpentry trade preferred, but not required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

Requirements :

Compensation details : 20-26 Hourly Wage

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