Carpenter - Basic

BELFOR Franchise Group•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

About The Position

This position provides operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. The Carpenter - Basic role requires a grounding in carpentry fundamentals and tool use. On-the-job training is the primary learning method, through experience and interaction with intermediate and advanced carpenters. The position is Level 2 in the Progressive Carpenter track, with development focused on supervising increasingly larger crews, gaining competence with carpenter tools and BELFOR equipment, and learning field operations specific to the restoration industry.

Requirements

Grounding in the fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage.
Ability to take direction from experienced carpenters and supervisors.
Ability to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet specific timelines.
Attention to detail.
Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Take direction from experienced carpenters and supervisors.
Move and protect contents without damage.
Construct appropriate containment to control construction dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants in work areas.
Use appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods for tasks such as flood cutting and salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, and related items.
Develop knowledge of materials, including types, purposes, grades, and uses for trims, doors, and cabinetry.
Develop proficiency in installing various forms of insulation.
Develop, under supervision, knowledge of framing, trim installation, and cabinetry installation.
Develop, under supervision, the ability to dry in a building through roofing material installation.
Learn and follow MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes.
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and serviceable.
Maintain attention to detail and meet BELFOR standards for safeguarding others' property.
Apply customer service principles and practices.
Work within time constraints to meet specified timelines.
Work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Report time worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and promptly.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.
Coordinate a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects.
Answer simple project questions and know when to defer questions to more qualified personnel.
Maintain equipment used in daily tasks.
Perform emergency services as needed, such as board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.
Perform other duties as required.