Carpenter

ALLEN CONSTRUCTION•Santa Barbara, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks in support of the production teams projects involving carpentry and other skilled labor. Fabricate, construct, and repair structural woodwork and wood products by following blueprints, drawing, and instructions, using carpentry tools and equipment. Provides support to other in-house trades. Provide support to onsite Superintendent and Foreman.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
Three (3) years experience in rough and finish carpentry at a residential construction company, preferably in upscale/luxury construction, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors/laborers to their understanding
Able to provide legible written and verbal communication
Possess an understanding of residential construction practices
Knowledge of related tools, techniques, equipment, and materials
Able to see details at close range (within a few feet)
Ability to work independently or with little direction
Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction
Good team attitude and flexible to do a variety of tasks with a sense of urgency
Able to perform physically demanding work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
Have necessary tools to complete assignments both rough and finish
Must have reliable transportation that can transport tools and materials safely between jobsites.
Able to enforce Allen Construction standards, policies, and procedures
Able to prioritize and organize work assignments and followup as necessary to meet deadline and achieve desired results
Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
Be a clear thinker and analyze and resolve problems while exercising good judgment
Able to interact positively with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, laborers, and others
Able to exert physical effort in carrying out daily duties
Able to ensure security and confidentiality of client and company information
Able to work without direct supervision
Maintain a clean, safe and organized job site
Able to manage time and distinguish priority tasks

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years progressive construction experience, preferably in upscale/luxury construction
Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish
Ability to read plans, understand and interpret building codes
Basic knowledge/skills in a variety trades

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces prior to beginning of work
Shape and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
Lay out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels
Determine work requirements and sequence of assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
Determine material requirements and dimensions of structure to be fabricated by studying blueprints, sketches, or building plans
Fabricate, alter, and maintain walls, stairs, frameworks, floors, and other related structures or surfaces
Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions
Fabricate, and install structures, such as windows, doors, trims, baseboards, crown moldings, cabinetry, and stairs
Use levels, rules, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Work on ladders, scaffolding, and the top beams of buildings
Work with skilled labor, project managers, and coordinators on carpentry projects
Perform demolitions
Respond to all phone calls and personal requests promptly
Attend meetings as requested
Assist team members as needed
Back fill other team members as needed