Lead Carpenter

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This position requires on-site work at a U.S. military installation in Gulfport, MS. BluSky does not maintain a separate corporate office at this location. Additional details regarding the specific worksite and site access requirements will be provided upon hire.

The Lead Carpenter is an experienced and trainable laborer skilled carpentry in multiple areas of residential and commercial rebuilding with experience in insurance restoration work. Must be able to communicate on a high level during the reconstruction process. This position reports directly to the Project Manager, DOO or VP. Individual should have reliable truck and tools to complete work at a high skill level.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead and supervise a crew of carpenters and laborers

* Delegate tasks and coordinate daily work activities

* Maintain quality control and enforce safety standards

* Serve as the point of contact between site workers and project managers

* Troubleshoot issues and make on-the-job decisions

* General carpentry -- residential and commercial.

* Demolition

* Tile Work

* Hanging cabinets

* Trim carpentry-baseboards

* Door hanging and taping

* Painting

* Light electrical/plumbing

* Rough framing consists of re-framing homes and setting trusses

* Insure company and customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship and polite communication.

* Comply with safety, quality & procedural standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

* 3-5 years' experience as a skilled carpenter required.

* Knowledge of carpentry and use of carpentry related hand and power tools.

* Self-motivated.

* Work in confined areas (crawl space)

* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

* Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Execute required paperwork.

* Identify hazards in assigned work areas.

* Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

* Meet mental and physical demands of the job.

* Ability to work with people in a professional manner

* Maintains a valid and current driver's license

* Successfully pass a national criminal background check and motor vehicle report background check

* Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting our operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility, as it entails working various shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This flexibility is essential to ensure that we consistently meet the needs and expectations of our customers, regardless of the time or day. Employees must be prepared to adapt their schedules as necessary to maintain seamless operational continuity and high levels of customer service.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the office

TRAVEL:

Availability for travel in response to out-of-town projects and/or catastrophic events. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.

COMPENSATION:

BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, equipment appropriate to the position (i.e.: laptop, smart phone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance.

BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Hybrid Work, Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, Vendor discounts and more.

EEOC:

BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State or local law.

It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires successful completion of an in-depth background check for Naval Base access. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

Experience:

• Carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person