Carpenter

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 22 projects with 18 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

Position Summary

A Carpenter with Elmington Construction is a vital part of the organization.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Communication Skills
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Knowledge of construction & rough carpentry
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Builds rough wooden structures, such as vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, Johnny clamp forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions
• Models safety as a core guiding principle and brings safety concerns to the Superintendent
• Works at elevated heights, frequently lift materials weighing up to 50lbs and work in outside all weather conditions
• Plans, lays out, installs forms, rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, and concrete in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Uses appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts.
• Constructs built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specifications for molding concrete structures.
• Erects built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms.
• Inserts spreaders and tie-rods between opposite pieces to maintain specific dimensions.
• Anchors and braces forms to fixed objects using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks and timber.
• Builds wooden structures such as scaffold supports and frame shelters according to specifications and project specifications.
• Pours concrete into finished forms to specified textures; vibrate, level, smooth and shape surface of concrete.
• Finishes concrete surfaces to specifications; remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work outside on construction site including all types of weather (extremes of hot/cold)
• You will be working in a temporary facility/structure
• Able to stand; crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)
• You must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• You frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You occasionally work in high, precarious places and are occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. You should be able to recognize these hazards or potential hazards a react accordingly to protect the workforce and provide OSHA compliant safeguards
• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Travel may be required
  
  

The Elmington Construction Experience

At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.