Carpenter

General Responsibilities:

• Carpenters layout, construct, erect, install, repair, remodel, renovate or dismantle structures, fixtures, and temporary fixtures including scaffolding.
• Carpenters work with materials of wood, structural steel, light gauge steel, plastics, and composite.
• Carpenters set and install concrete forms, build framing include partitions install joists and rafters, frame wood and concrete stairways, windows, doors, door frames, and architectural hardware.
• Carpenters install sheathing, roofing, hardwood floors, cabinets, counter-tops, interior trim, siding, drywall and insulation.
• Carpenters perform all interior and exterior finish work.
• Carpenters should be able to measure accurately, calculate dimensions, estimate materials and are effective in oral and written communication.
• They must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, specification books, and schematics supplied by manufactures and architects.
• Carpenters must also coordinate and schedule work with other trades.
• The use of basic carpenter tools, optical equipment, lasers, and mechanical tools, rigging and welding is also needed.
• Perform Rough Framing including: floors, beams, joists, wall columns, stairs, floor framing, wall framing, metal studs, drywall application, roof framing, rough framing for stair work, scaffold building, etc.
• Exterior Finishing, including: application of cornice and outside wall trim, setting door and window frames and trim, roof coverings, etc.
• Interior Finishing and Hardware, including: installation of jambs, doors, windows, cabinets, counter-tops, casework, paneling and stairs. Application of all architectural trims, moldings, casings, appliques’, etc. Installation of door, window and cabinet hardware.
• Interior Systems, including: installation of drywall, insulation, acoustical ceilings, movable partitions, access panel systems, fixture work, owner-supplied equipment, etc.
• Miscellaneous, including: Scaffolding, welding, care and maintenance of tools and equipment, demolition, or any other manipulative process not listed or implied elsewhere.
• Ensures compliance to building codes and established work practices
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects specified type of lumber or other materials.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Preforms any other duties required for the completion of their work.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• Class D-Regular (Auto, Light Truck, Moped) Required
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• 18 or older required
• One year previous experience helpful
• Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence