Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Description

Position at Freedom Forever

Pay Range $24/hr-$28/hr (DOE) + Benefits


*** Residential Solar***

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off

Position Summary

The Carpenter will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager and encompass a strong knowledge base for carpentry and general handyman skills. They will also be responsible for completing service calls for customers throughout the region.

Job Duties/
Responsibilities

• Ability to repair drywall damage
• Ability to repair stucco, siding, and soffit damage
• Rivet placards
• Dig Trenches
• Minor solar electrical work
• Maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions
• Promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards
• Providing feedback to Field Manager on all safety issues
• Take notes for corrections and notify Field Manager of any issues or updates
• Keep service/inspection vehicle stocked with the necessary materials
• Service solar panel systems when necessary
• Ability to repair all types of Roofs as well as Ground Mounts
• Ability to add or remove panels on solar systems
• Able to identify/isolate roof leaks
• Able to read and understand plans
• Review pictures and gather all necessary parts to complete inspection on site.
• Perform pre-inspection on site prior to inspector showing up
• Open electrical panels & junction boxes so the inspector can observe inside
• Set up and tie off ladders for the city/county inspectors
• Ability to understand or have experience with all AHJ guidelines within region
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have a minimum of 1+ years of experience
• Must have roofing/carpentry/handyman experience

• Familiarity with plan sets and field layouts
• Strong interpersonal and human relations
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail and safety
• Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must have a clean driving record

INDJS1

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following:
Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Position is based in Los Angeles, CA not seeking remote employee