Carpenter

Granite Construction•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs wood, plywood, and wallboard structures and fixtures using hand tools and power tools, while conforming to local building codes. The role involves interpreting plans, selecting and preparing materials, fabricating and assembling components, and installing structural and finish elements. Work may include building frameworks, floors, stairs, partitions, cabinets, forms, and chutes, as well as erecting scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
Appropriate training and experience.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
Ability to perform varied duties that may change often and evaluate information using measurable or checkable standards.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders.
Ability to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and to see well with or without correction.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, and building plans to identify required materials and dimensions.
Select specified lumber and other materials; prepare layouts and mark cutting and assembly lines.
Shape materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
Assemble and fasten cut and shaped materials using nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Verify structures are true using a plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
Erect structural frameworks and lay subflooring.
Build stairs and install partitions and cabinet work.
Install hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block flooring, including moisture barriers where required.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, trim, and finish hardware.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Use carpenter’s hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes.