Carpenter - Skilled Tradesman
About The Position
The Carpenter - Skilled Tradesman is an experienced and trainable laborer skilled in multiple areas of residential and commercial rebuilding, with a demonstrated track record in insurance restoration work. The role requires effective communication during reconstruction and reports directly to the Project Manager. Candidates are expected to have a reliable truck and the tools needed to perform work to a high standard. The position performs general carpentry, demolition, tile work, cabinet installation, trim and baseboard carpentry, door hanging and taping, painting, light electrical and plumbing work, and rough framing, including reframing homes and setting trusses. The carpenter is responsible for supporting customer and company satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication, while following safety, quality, and procedural standards. The role has no direct reports. The work environment is usually quiet. The employee must regularly lift or move 25–50 pounds and regularly stand, walk, handle materials, talk, and hear. The role also involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional crawling, and occasional sitting. Travel may be required for out-of-town projects or catastrophic events, as well as some out-of-area and overnight travel for training or meetings.
Requirements
- Direct experience working as a skilled carpenter.
- Knowledge of carpentry and the use of carpentry-related hand and power tools.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work in confined areas, including crawl spaces.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to complete required paperwork.
- Ability to identify hazards in assigned work areas.
- Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
- Ability to work with people professionally.
- Valid and current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to pass a national criminal background check and motor vehicle report background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Reliable truck and tools to execute tasks to a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Perform general residential and commercial carpentry.
- Perform demolition.
- Perform tile work.
- Hang cabinets.
- Perform trim carpentry, including baseboards.
- Hang doors and perform taping.
- Perform painting.
- Perform light electrical and plumbing work.
- Perform rough framing, including reframing homes and setting trusses.
- Support company and customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication.
- Comply with safety, quality, and procedural standards.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off
- Disability coverage
- IT equipment necessary to complete tasks, such as a smartphone and tablet
- Corporate apparel allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
- LegalShield
- Professional Development
- Paid Referral Program
- Vendor Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
