Carpenter

NIKA is hiring for a Carpenter for a base operations support services contract in Kodiak, AK!

Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the carpentry duties necessary to maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood.
• Hanging doors, building and installing countertops
• Replacing windows, building and installing thermo-panes
• Repair and replacement of garage doors
• Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms
• Building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors.
• May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation
• Sheet rock repair
• Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions using a variety of carpenter’s tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work
• Determine materials needed for repair or new construction and prepares requisition
• Maintains and repairs building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, etc.
• Use portable radios to communication with supervisors and service call desk
• Responsible for timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and hazardous situations
• Perform other relevant work-related duties as assigned

Education, Training, and Certifications

• High school education or G.E.D equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Carpentry Certificate issued by Vocational schools / technical colleges or Journeyman Certificate issued from Carpenters Union
• General knowledge of all maintenance and construction trades
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolds, and walkways; be able to complete assigned tasks in high or confined space
• Knowledgeable and competent to operate hand tools and power tools
• Valid Alaska driver’s license
• Must remain in good stand with the local Teamster 959 Union

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.