Apprentice Carpenter (4 year Program)

Klover SEPA•Quakertown, PA

24d•$20 - $33

About The Position

Apprentice Carpenter (4 year program) TRAVEL TO WORKSITES ARE A 70 MILE RADIUS OF QUAKERTOWN (TRI-STATE AREA, PA) Klover is offering an Apprenticeship Carpentry 4-year program. The benefits of this program are NO COLLEGE DEBT because we pay for your schooling in FULL, on-the-job training, paid hourly while in the classroom, every 6-month pay increase (starting at $19.87 and ending at $33.11), and at the end of 4 years you will GRADUATE with a CERTIFICATE from ABC as a JOURNEYPERSON CARPENTER! General Summary of Position The Apprentice Carpenter is an entry-level position that exists to develop the employee into a Journeyman Carpenter through formalized education and on-the-job training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
Strong interest in the construction trades
Strong commitment to working safely
Ability to listen, learn, follow instructions
2 years experience working as a construction laborer or carpenters help or some combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education related to the construction trades or construction management
Participation in a secondary trade curriculum or vocational school program focused on the construction trades
2+ years experience working as a construction laborer or Carpenters Helper
Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position and/or industry
Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations
Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving)
Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives
Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses and resources
Ability to listen, learn, follow instructions and conform to local building codes under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman Carpenter

Responsibilities

Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions
Assist in material take-offs to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed
Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall
Utilize appropriate tools and materials to build or repair structural components
Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure
Assist in building and/or installing windows, roof systems, stairs, blocking
Assist in installing all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products)
Assist in Cut and install drywall with minimum waste
Assist installation of millwork, casework, doors and hardware, and bath accessories
Always exercise the proper use of PPE
Attend required safety training as assigned
Attend ABC school at scheduled times and fully cooperate and participate in all activities, assignments, and assessments
Must pass both written and practical exams at the end of each level
Learn the proper use of construction safety equipment
Learn the proper use and maintenance of trade specific tools
Regular attendance and punctuality for both classroom and on-the-job training
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Required to adhere to all Klover policies and procedures.