Carpenter

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Follow and demonstrate Roers’ Core Values of Respect, Opportunity, Partnership, Experience, Expertise, and Community when working with team members, customers, and our external communities.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace using hand tools.
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using a carpenter's hand and power tools.
• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Work with and/or remove hazardous material.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
• Perform minor plumbing, welding and/or concrete mixing work.

Other Requirements

• Able to follow and implement oral and written directions from crew foreman.
• Ability to work well without supervision and anticipate work that needs to be done.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing, kneeling and lifting.
• Possible out of town travel during the week.
• Have tools that are required for position.
• Able to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma
• 2-year construction or carpentry program preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience on the job or any experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. (prior construction work, farming or other physical labor position).

Building Environment

• Work on many different types of construction projects, so their working environment depends on the type of project that they are working on.
• Work both indoors and outdoors and will be subject to variable weather conditions (inclement, heat/humidity, cold, wind) and site conditions (exposure to dust, noise, etc.).

Company Information

• Roers is a drug free and equal employment opportunity employer and offers competitive wages and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance as well as PTO, 401K, paid holidays, and other benefits.
• Section 3 applicants with appropriate experience are encouraged to apply.