Experienced Carpenter

An experienced carpenter is skillful in many different tasks and versed in the use of many different tools. A carpenter is responsible for constructing, repairing, and installing building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. A carpenter ensures workmanship and quality, and the work is done to specifications and blueprints.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performed and complete work in conformance with drawings and specs
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and implement solutions to complex problems
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment involved in construction
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Must be able to determine dimensions and materials required
• Must be able to measure, shape and cut materials to specified measurements
• Must know how to install structures or fixtures and verify trueness of structure and/or fixture
• Must know how to remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace
• Must know how to construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete
• Must know how to erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level
• Must know how to assemble or fasten materials
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
• Perform general physical activities that requires use of arms, legs and movement of whole body including but not limited to climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping
• Handling, moving and/or manipulating objects or materials

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have experience and knowledge of tools and equipment used in construction
• Must have experience and knowledge of construction processes
• Must have problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to identify, evaluate and implement options and/or alternatives to resolve issues
• Must have ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Must be organized and have the ability to coordinate and multi-task
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, regulations and building codes
• Must be able to prioritize work
• Must be able to determine the kinds of equipment and tools needed to perform work
• Must have good time management skills
• Must have basic knowledge of building codes, requirements and regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• 2 years of prior work experience as carpenter in residential or commercial construction

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must be highly motivated and goal oriented
• Must be well organized
• Must be able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Must be able to tolerate working in a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to extreme weather conditions (above 90° F and below 32° F)
• Must have trunk strength (the ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatiguing or giving out)
• Must have manual dexterity (the ability to quickly move your hand, hand and arm, or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate or assemble)
• Must have stamina (the ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time)
• Must have static strength (the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects with a minimum weight of 80 lbs.)
• Must have extent flexibility (the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach)
• Must have finger dexterity (the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects)
• Must have multi-limb coordination (the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or laying)
• Must have control precision (the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls to exact positions)
• Must have dynamic strength (the ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time with resistance to muscle fatigue)
• Must have gross body coordination (the ability to coordinate the movement of arms, legs, and torso together when body is in motion)
• Must have gross body equilibrium (the ability to keep or regain body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position)
• Must wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe shoes and any additional protective or safety equipment required for site conditions)
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Must be honest, ethical and have self-control
• Must be flexible/ adaptable to change
• Must be able to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Must have imitative and be willing to take on additional responsibilities and challenges

Pay is based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please email resume to tmcbride@coleman-adams.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Once resume received we may ask for an application to be completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Can you get to work on time without any issues?
• Have you ever worked in commercial construction before?

Experience:

• Carpentry: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28