Civil Carpenter/Fireproofing Helper (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Assist Craft Journeyman in the assembly, installation, testing, and maintenance of equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Assist in diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components with test equipment and hand tools, locating the cause of breakdowns and helping correct the problem.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace them using hand tools.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc.
• Mix, transfer, and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Maintain a clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, and secure the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Operate a forklift.
• Move or rearrange furniture.
• Perform general clean‑up and painting tasks.
• Prepare water and deliver it to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed.
• Install structural protection to building frames, such as dry cladding, mineral sprays, or intumescent coatings.
• Construct fire‑resistant walls and ceiling linings.
• Install thermal and acoustic insulation, fire seals, cavity barriers, and fire‑resistant ducting.
• Ensure correct application and installation of fire‑proofing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lb and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 2 years of helper‑level experience, including concrete work.
• Certifications/Licenses: NCCER certification, a valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.

Schedule

Maintenance position works four 10‑hour shifts per week with occasional overtime. No per diem is provided.