Carpenter

Ausland Group•Grants Pass, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenters construct and repair buildings and other structures using materials such as wood, plastics, concrete, and steel. Their work creates the structural framework relied upon by other trades and includes finishing work delivered to clients. The position is for projects in Southern Oregon and is classified as non-exempt. Compensation depends on experience, with prevailing-wage opportunities. The role involves commercial construction activities such as measuring and organizing materials, laying out and constructing rough framing, joining and aligning structural components, installing exterior enclosure assemblies, and selectively demolishing structures. Carpenters use a range of hand and power tools, work at heights with proper safety restraints, and perform work in varied and inclement weather, around moving mechanical parts and loud noise. Formwork carpentry and finish carpentry duties are desirable specialties but are not required to qualify as a Carpenter. Formwork duties may include building and dismantling concrete formwork and placing concrete. Finish carpentry duties may include installing frames, doors, staircases, molding, hardware, and furnishings.

Requirements

Journeyman-level carpentry experience; completion of a carpentry apprenticeship is desired but not mandatory.
At least two years of carpentry apprenticeship training or other commercial carpentry experience.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Proficient knowledge of construction math and geometry, including use of a construction calculator.
Proficient knowledge of building layout tools and techniques.
Proficient knowledge of rough framing layout, including roofs, eaves, and stairs.
Understanding of basic building codes related to carpentry activities.
Hands-on experience with hand tools and power tools, including hammers, angles, chalk and string lines, cat’s paws, circular saws, rotary hammers, beam saws, reciprocating saws, table saws, planers, nail guns, chisels, drills, and sanders.
Must supply basic hand tools, including a work bag, hammers, angle, chalk line, string line, cat’s paw, 7¼-inch electric circular saw, chisel, hand saw, and builder’s level.
Reliable transportation to and from assigned, varied work sites.
Ability to identify utilities and remain aware of them.
Ability to adhere to safety standards.
Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit or drive in a normal seated position for extended periods.
Ability to reach in any direction and manipulate objects with finger dexterity.
Ability to communicate using spoken words, see within normal parameters, and hear within normal range.
Ability to move around construction sites, including climbing ladders and scaffolding and walking over uneven terrain.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and reasonable driving record.
10-hour OSHA training within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship.
Formwork carpentry experience, including building and dismantling concrete formwork and placing concrete.
Finish carpentry experience, including installing frames, doors, staircases, molding, hardware, and furnishings.

Responsibilities

Understand and apply basic carpentry methods using wood, plastics, concrete, steel, and other materials.
Work as part of a commercial construction crew.
Measure, take off quantities, and organize materials for construction activities.
Lay out and construct rough framing, including roofs, eaves, and stairs.
Cut, shape, and smooth lumber and other materials.
Join materials using nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
Build bracing, barricades, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
Position, join, and align structural components such as structural steel and precast concrete.
Install manufactured windows, skylights, and other exterior enclosure accessories.
Install weather barrier and siding assemblies.
Perform selective demolition using hand tools and various equipment.
Operate tools including rotary hammers, circular saws, reciprocating saws, beam saws, table saws, planers, and nail guns.
Work at heights using proper safety restraints.
Perform work in varied and inclement weather and near moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
Perform other tasks as directed.
For formwork carpentry specialists: build, position, and dismantle wood and modular steel concrete formwork; place concrete; mix compounds or surface coverings and cleaning materials; and grind, scrape, sand, or polish concrete or wood surfaces.
For finish carpentry specialists: build and install window frames, doors, and staircases; install molding and other finishes; mount locks and other hardware; and fit and install furnishings such as bulletin boards, shelves, and bookcases.