What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter Technician position at R Haus ME LLC?
Carpenter
Overview
R Haus ME is a small residential construction company based in Orono, ME, specializing in all types of home construction, remodeling, and renovation with focus on Passive House design and construction.
Locations of construction are typically, central Maine and mid-coastal Maine. Current job sites include MDI, Sebec, & surrounding Bangor area. Benefits include paid vacations, holidays and sick time.
The role of the Carpenter is to execute jobsite tasks in adherence with the Lead Carpenter’s directives and the project schedule. The carpenter is expected to coordinate effectively with all members of the jobsite crew including subcontractors; support the Project Manager and other team members as needed (especially in the absence of an on-site Lead Carpenter); and provide guidance to Apprentice Carpenters as they work to develop their skills.
Responsibilities
- Sets a positive example for the jobsite team by actively supporting everyone on the crew, regardless of skill level, and never openly criticizing other members of the project team
- Submits accurate timesheets on a weekly basis
- Consistently arrives at the jobsite on time, works within daily start and stop times, and takes break and lunch with crew
- Organizes workday and workflow to minimize overtime
- Takes initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards, involving the Lead Carpenter only when needed
- Works with Lead Carpenter/Project Manager/Site Supervisor to keep the jobsite stocked with required materials with three or fewer supplier trips per week
- Supports the Lead Carpenter in maintaining a clean and well-organized jobsite and ensuring personal, jobsite, and crew safety always
- Ensures good communication and prompt response to calls/texts/emails from others on the project team
- Submits coded receipts to the Lead Carpenter in a reliable and timely fashion
- Consistently demonstrates comprehension of the carpentry skills listed below and an ability to accomplish related tasks proficiently and with minimal supervision, backtracking, or re-work
Carpentry skills
- Operation of all required tools safely and efficiently
- Setup, usage, and safety monitoring of all ladder, scaffold, and harness equipment
- Accurate sill layout
- Layout and execution of level, plumb, and square wall framing, floor framing, and all but the most complicated roof framing
- Application of sheathing and weather-resistive barriers (WRB)
- Application of various types of roofing underlayment
- Roofing activities include valleys, edge and ridge cap, and prep for gutters
- Window, skylight, and exterior door installation and flashing procedures
- Air-sealing methods
- Execution of all phases of exterior siding and trim
- Deck lay-out and installation
- Strapping and blocking installation
- Cutting and installation of rough and finished stairs alongside a Lead Carpenter
- Execution of all phases of interior trim installation
- Hanging kitchen cabinets, including managing layout, leveling, troubleshooting, and room discrepancies
- Creation of basic to mid-level material lists for framing, sheathing, and trim
- Ability to provide sequential instructions to Apprentices within company protocol
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $32