Carpenter Journeyman

Position Description :

This position constructs and repairs building frameworks as well as structures. Stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall are a few examples of the types of onsite tasks this position is responsible for completing. Carpenters pay great attention to project detail and have a strong understanding of wood and metal properties. Carpenters are also required at various times to do virtually all the carpenter support activities performed by laborers. This is a safety sensitive position

Essential Duties :

• Responsible for the assembly and removal of the forms that are used for concrete installation.
• Use assorted hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills.
• Build and / or install window-frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames.
• Responsible for ensuring that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements.
• Effectively operate small hand and power tools to assist with a variety of worksite projects.
• Responsible for taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements. This also includes constructing forms and chutes for pouring concrete as well as erecting scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground.
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.

Position Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Work Classification & Demands :

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.