Carpenter-Mechanical Division- NH/ME

R.H. White Construction•Portsmouth, NH

11d

About The Position

The Carpenter constructs, renovates, repairs, and finishes buildings, building components, and other structures using hand and power tools. The role requires applying carpentry skills and shop mathematics, interpreting blueprints and instructions, planning work, selecting appropriate tools, and making decisions based on measurable criteria. Work may change often and requires accuracy, logical step-by-step procedures, and the ability to visualize objects in three dimensions. The position requires personal carpentry tools, physical ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the listed movement and coordination tasks, and a valid U.S. driver's license. The employee must obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass a pre-employment drug screen. OSHA 10 Construction Certification is required or must be obtained during pre-employment through company-provided online training. R.H. White describes its core purpose as creating well-being for its people, customers, and communities. The company highlights employee development programs, craft skills and leadership training, tuition reimbursement, community volunteer activities, and employee safety as a core value.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation.
At least 5 years of carpentry job-site experience with demonstrated job skills, or completion of an apprenticeship program.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, follow instructions, read blueprints, and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions and use logical step-by-step procedures.
Ability to apply shop mathematics, plan work, select appropriate tools, compare sizes, shapes, and forms, and evaluate information using measurable or checkable standards.
Personal tools: tape measure, tool belt, hammer, utility knife, and square.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; coordinate eye-hand movement; use hands and fingers fully; climb and maintain balance; see and hear well, naturally or with correction; and stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain it during pre-employment through company-provided online training.
Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

Construct, renovate, repair, and finish buildings, building components, and other structures using hand and power tools.
Read blueprints and follow instructions.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems and make decisions based on measurable information.
Perform work within precise accuracy limits and standards.
Carry out duties that may change often.