Carpenter at New West Building Company – Stowe, Vermont

Job Title: Carpenter

Reports to: Jobsite Superintendent

Job Overview: Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures, such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, decks, rafters, etc. that are made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, trim, and drywall. In addition, residential carpenters may tile floors and lay wood floors and carpet.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.
• Monitor and ensure on-site safety compliance in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
• Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes.
• Help erect, level, and install building framework.
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Check work along the way to ensure it is up to code and specifications.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Other various duties assigned by supervisor.

Travel: Estimated at 15% or less

FLSA Employment Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

Essential Traits & Characteristics:

• Responsive
• Adaptive
• Ability to work alone, or with others
• Good hand-eye coordination

Qualifications:

• Previous working experience as a carpenter or on construction sites
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers, etc.)
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Good physical condition and manual dexterity
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to pull and lift things overhead