POSITION: CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

TASKS:

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required (some knowledge required).

• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.

• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.

• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.

• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.

• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.

• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.

• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.

• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.

• Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.

• Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.

• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.

• Work with or remove hazardous material.

• Ability to lift 80lbs.

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing

Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets Construction Carpenters

GENTRY CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Office suite software — Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word

KNOWLEDGE:

Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Related Experience- Some previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

SCHEDULE

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday (Saturdays as needed) Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Transportation: Need own transportation