Experienced Carpenter

Job description:

Candidates for the role must have thorough knowledge of rough, finish carpentry, and tools and trades associated with residential construction. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Your primary responsibility is to fabricate, assemble, and install wooden structures and fixtures, which include framing, rough and finish work, and specialized carpentry tasks. This role involves accurately measuring, cutting, shaping, and fitting wood and other materials according to blueprints or plans. You also ensure the structural integrity and quality of your work, often collaborating with other tradespeople.

Qualifications:

In order to excel in this role, the candidate must proficiently perform each essential task. The qualifications outlined below are indicative of the knowledge, expertise, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable adjustments can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.

Job Scope:

• Perform carpentry tasks with the highest quality of craftsmanship in the time allotted.
• Responsible for job site safety, cleanliness, security, and protection from the elements.
• Check the job site daily and communicate any discrepancies to the Foreman.
• Inform the Foreman of specialty items needed.
• Hold themselves and all carpenters under their direction accountable for their work performance, actions, and appearance.
• Responsible for producing projects per the plans and specifications.
• Participate and prepare for weekly on-site meetings with the entire team.
• Perform work under safety best practices.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
• Cut, shape, and alter materials as needed.
• Measure and mark materials for alterations.
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to establish layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Install windows and doors.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
• Install windows and doors, along with the appropriate door hardware.
• Install batt insulation in wall, ceiling, and floor cavities.
• Install interior and exterior trim boards of multiple materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Install siding and roofing.
• Minor drywall work and paint.
• Demolition work will be required at some jobs.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Must be able to travel to the job site (s) within the State of New Hampshire as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Ability to identify deficient work and provide a resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and navigate Blueprints.
• Ability to stand or walk over 75% of the time. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling may be required. Lifting up to 100 lbs.
• OSHA 10 card
• Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
• Monitoring job site general health and safety.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculates risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Dress Code: PPE, pants or shorts, T-shirt, sturdy work boots or shoes, no tank tops, no athletic shorts or pants (i.e., sweatpants or gym shorts), no open-toe shoes.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of five years of verifiable carpentry experience, thorough knowledge of rough, finish carpentry, and all trades associated with residential construction.
• Computer literate
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients, co-workers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to provide basic survey skills for line, grade, and elevations.
• Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Required Tools:

• Tape Measure, Hand Tools, Circular saw, Reciprocating Saw, GFCI Extension Cord, Screwdrivers, Pliers/Wrenches, Carpenters belt, Impact Gun, Hammer, Drill, Framing Nailer, Finish Nailer, Jigsaw, 2 ft and 4 ft levels, Sawhorses, 6’ Stepladder, Square, Table Saw, Surface Planer, Hammer Drill, Biscuit Jointer, Miter Saw, 6 ft Level

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule, On-the-job training, Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Somersworth, NH 03878 (Required)