Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain exterior and interior doors, door castings, trim, hinges, locks, dead bolts, peep holes, door closures, and kick plates.
• Drills holes in doors for installation of peep holes, hinges, back sets, dead bolts, etc.
• Sets door jams and hang doors.
• Install, repair and maintain residential cabinets (in kitchen and bathroom areas as needed).
• Repair, maintain, and install windows, both horizontal and vertical.
• Replace window frames, glass, and hardware.
• Repair, maintain, and install floor tile, ceramic tile, and masonry tile.
• Repair, replace, maintain and install wall boards, sheet rock, weather stripping, base boards, insulation, waterproofing materials and suspended ceilings.
• Form, pour and finish concrete as needed.
• Layout walls door openings, window openings, headers and joints using modern construction techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints drawings, specifications, technical publications, etc.
• Prepare invoices for materials and order materials, tools and equipment as needed (in compliance with Tropic procurement guidelines and procedures).
• Perform inspections and determine carpentry needs, damage to and advise management staff of carpentry standards.
• Repair sliding, fences, gates, block and brick walls, etc.
• Repair, maintain, construct and install cabinets, vanities, counter tops, drawings, cabinet doors and shelves.
• Install Formica, cut and fit trim splash boards, etc.
• Repair, maintain and install steps, handrails, guard, risers, nosing, etc.
• Performs or assists in the repair of replacement of broken or damaged floor tile.
• Performs or assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of doors, windows, locks, roofs, gutters, downspouts and more complicated maintenance tasks.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on buildings as needed.
• Repairs or replace roof shingles, decking, fascia boards, flashing and roofing paper as needed.
• Repairs broken windows, screens, storm doors, door or window closures, mirrors, medicine cabinets, vanities, etc.
• Ensures job site safety.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program and two years of experience at a journeyman level, or an Associate's degree related to field or four years of equivalent experience required.
• Two years of construction experience in residential apartment buildings or related field.
• Two years of experience in millwork, trim, molding, cutting stairs, metal framing, and installing/replacing partitions, doors, windows, and cabinets.
• Skillset to work with various materials such as wood, plastic, drywall, etc., and work on scaffolding and ladders.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw.
• Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Proactive, persistent, and helpful.
• Able to work in a team-oriented fashion.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility.
• Familiarity with all building codes related to field.
• Knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating routine duties, purchasing.
• Able to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Completed OSHA safety training.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record.