Carpenter Helper

Assist Carpenters in building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, and other items by supplying or holding materials and tools. Travel to different job sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean work areas, machines, tools, or equipment to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to task or project site; return equipment to storage once finished.
• Assist in constructing, erecting, installing, or repairing structures such as door and wall frames; hardware, doors, casework and trim; specialty hardware including handrails, laminates, and door handles.
• Use power and hand tools as required by the Carpenter or Foreman, such as saws, nail guns, sanders, or others as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience working as a Carpenter Helper on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Must have basic carpentry hand tools and ability to use them, such as tape, speed square, hammer, utility knife, chalk box, and tool belt.
• Reading, written, and verbal communication skills in English; verbal communication in Spanish considered an asset but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50 lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.