Carpentry Crew Member in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Veneklasen Construction

Position Title: Carpentry Crew Member

Department: General Trades

Position Summary

The Carpentry Crew Member will require skill and experience levels greater than a general laborer, but less than a lead carpenter or foreman. Will use drawings and templates, hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment to complete daily tasks.

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.
• Proficiency in the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters and utilize appropriate math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Effective communication with on-site foremen regarding carpentry progress and safety; update the foreman of any foreseeable issues.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards per the Safety & Health Manual
• Maintain organized and clean job site throughout the project.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture.
• Maintain all necessary job-related certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands on tools and to work in production and construction related situations, following instructions given both orally or in writing
• Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day when necessary and as determined by management.
• Experience in construction and carpentry trade preferred, but not required.