Carpenter-Mechanical Division- NH/ME

R.H. White Construction•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Carpenter constructs, renovates, repairs, and finishes buildings, building components, and other structures using hand and power tools. The role requires skilled carpentry work, blueprint reading, planning tasks and tool selection, and making decisions using measurable criteria. Personal tools required include a tape measure, tool belt, hammer, utility knife, and square. The position requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing, balancing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must have an OSHA 10 Construction Certification or be able to obtain it during pre-employment through company-provided online training. The employee must obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass a pre-employment drug screen. A valid U.S. driver's license is required. R.H. White describes its core purpose as creating well-being for its people, customers, and communities. The company highlights employee volunteering, employee development programs, craft skills and leadership training at its Leonard H. White Training Center, and tuition reimbursement. Employee safety is identified as a core value.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 and follow instructions.
Ability to 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, and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

Construct, renovate, repair, and finish buildings, building components, and other structures.
Use hand and power tools to perform carpentry work.
Read blueprints, plan work, and select appropriate tools.
Make work decisions based on measurable criteria and apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Perform duties that may change often.