Carpenter-Mechanical Division- NH/ME

R.H. White Construction • Portland, ME

5d • $33 - $39

About The Position

The Carpenter in the Mechanical Division constructs, renovates, repairs, and finishes buildings, building components, and other structures using hand and power tools. The role involves planning work, selecting appropriate tools, reading blueprints, applying shop mathematics, and making decisions based on measurable criteria.

The position requires personal tools, physical capability for a range of construction tasks, and OSHA 10 Construction Certification or the ability to obtain it during pre-employment through company-provided online training. The employee must obtain and maintain a DOT medical card, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and hold a valid U.S. driver's license.

R.H. White describes its core purpose as creating well-being for its people, customers, and communities. The company highlights employee volunteering, career development and craft-skills training, tuition reimbursement, and employee safety as a core value. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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 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 work procedures.
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems and plan work by selecting proper tools.
• Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects, and rate information using measurable or checkable standards.
• Personal tools required: 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 and 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 criteria.
• Perform duties that may change often.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee development programs, including Construction Management Trainee and Foreman Development Programs
• Craft-skills training and leadership learning activities at the Leonard H. White Training Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED