Carpenter

Title: Carpenter

Location: Kotzebue, AK

Status: Full-Time

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Position Summary:

KIC Construction is seeking a Carpenter to construct and install structures and fixtures including drywall, wood, plywood, and wallboard in accordance with local building codes. Ideal candidates will be organized, reliable, and have experience working both independently and in a team-orientated environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out ceiling grid
• Measure, cut, and install drywall track and metal stud framing
• Install doors, windows, frames, and hardware
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to follow and give oral or written instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Must have An Uncompromising Commitment to Safety
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3 years' experience as a carpenter
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Prior experience performing the following preferred:
  • measuring and laying drywall track/framing
  • cutting and hanging drywall
  • installing doors, frames and hardware
• Strong working knowledge of job-site safety procedures
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA certification is a plus

Work Environment:

• Office, Job Trailer, Onsite, outside in all weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and co-workers
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 75lbs, and occasionally lift and/or more 75-100lbs.
• Vision requirements include: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check. The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.