Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Carpenter I
PURPOSE

Under general supervision constructs, erects and repairs wood based structures using carpentry tools and knowledge of carpentry practices and methods.

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.
Understands local building codes to ensure that structures comply with structural, safety and other regulatory requirements.
Operates hand tools and power tools to saw to size, nail, shim, fit and finish wooden construction.
Keeps work area neat and orderly; ensures that premises are cleaned and debris is appropriately disposed at the end of the work shift.
Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals.
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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years of carpentry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to use hand and power tools required for carpentry tasks
Ability to read and understand blueprints or design documents
Manual dexterity
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing carpentry tasks
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Knowledge of basic math, angles and use of measuring tools
Valid driver's license

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here 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.