POSITION: CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.
TASKS:
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required (some knowledge required).
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters’ hand or power tools.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, or power tools.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
• Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Work with or remove hazardous material.
• Ability to lift 80lbs.
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing
Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets Construction Carpenters
GENTRY CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Office suite software – Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software – Microsoft Excel
Word processing software – Microsoft Word
KNOWLEDGE:
Building and Construction – Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Related Experience- Some previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
SCHEDULE
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday (Saturdays as needed) Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Transportation: Need own transportation