Carpenter

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PURPOSE

Constructs, erects and repairs wood based structures using carpentry tools and knowledge of carpentry practices and methods. Coordinates and oversees the activities of carpentry workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructs, erects, and repairs wooden structures such as houses, barns, commercial buildings, garages and similar structures; reads blueprints or sketches or from verbal instructions determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structure.
• Selects and orders delivery of materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets, and paneling to meet specifications for the construction project for use by a team of carpentry workers.
• Understands local building codes to ensure that structures comply with structural, safety and other regulatory requirements.
• Assigns workers to such tasks as cutting material to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden framework and laying flooring.
• Performs advanced carpentry tasks such as installing doors and windows, building stairs and laying hardwood floors.
• Inspects work performed by subcontractors, including ductwork, wiring and pipe installation to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ensures that work area is kept neat and orderly and that premises are cleaned and debris is appropriately disposed at the end of the work shift.
• Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of construction team.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of company products
• Advanced knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques and use of hand and power tools to perform tasks
• Knowledge of building codes
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Communication skills sufficient to speak before teams and work groups to explain work rules, product standards and productivity goals
• Ability to read and write blueprints, schematics and design documents
• Working knowledge of other construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilating
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and component design documents
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
• Valid driver's license

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) four (4) years of industry experience performing carpentry duties; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a construction environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, crawling, stooping or kneeling.