Carpenters - All Levels

Cape Associates is seeking motivated individuals at all levels of carpentry, from those beginning their careers to experienced field leaders. Placement and compensation will be based on skills, experience, and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Life (50% company contribution for first 2 years, then 75%) — eligible after 90 days of employment
• An additional $50,000 life insurance policy (paid by Cape Associates)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan
• Paid Family and Medical Leave through private insurer
• Employee referral and recognition programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Job Bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• Tool repair reimbursement program
• Annual Safety Shoe/Tool Allowance

Apprentice Carpenter — Responsibilities

• Actively practice safety standards
• More in-depth knowledge of tools and construction terminology and materials
• Read and understand plans
• Basic knowledge of flashing, windows and doors, gable returns, deck ledgers, interior trim
• Ability to use a skill saw
• Know how to set up staging
• Cutting bevels
• Install headers
• Make a layout
• Interested in furthering knowledge and skill set

Journeyman Carpenter — Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting building plans
• Must be able to complete work abiding by national, state, and local codes, including safety regulations
• Constructing and installing wooden structures including but not limited to framework, stairways, rafters, doors, windows, trim, railings, and built-ins
• Must be able to accurately measure and cut materials appropriately
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that the project is running smoothly
• Ability to notify Construction Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Manager of any issues that may arise

Foreman — Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Managing and mentoring employees and contractors
• Providing adequate resources to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs
• Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures
• Reading and interpreting building plans
• Must be able to complete work abiding by national, state, and local codes, including safety regulations
• Constructing and installing wooden structures including but not limited to framework, stairways, rafters, doors, windows, trim, railings, and built-ins
• Must be able to accurately measure and cut materials appropriately
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that the project is running smoothly
• Ability to notify Project Manager of any issues that may arise

Requirements

• Prior Experience: Foreman: 5 plus years; Journeyman: 2-4 years
• A valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Capable of working long hours in harsh weather conditions
• OSHA — Foreman: OSHA10, OSHA30, and Construction Supervisor License; Journeyman: OSHA 10
• Journeyman and Foreman Candidates: Own a full set of tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good math and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work independently without much instruction

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 80 pounds
• Physically fit and able to perform various tasks that include standing, climbing, lifting, walking, reaching, crawling, etc.