Carpenter

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Carpenter to join its Tenant Service Team and support maintenance requests at the Qnity Site in Newark, Delaware. The Carpenter receives assignments and direction from a Supervisor, interprets instructions and construction documentation, and plans work activities. The role involves residential and commercial construction and remodeling, including building and erecting structures for construction and maintenance activities. The Carpenter works with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall, and uses common carpentry tools and equipment. Work includes framing, installing and repairing doors, windows, partitions, cabinets, molding, and trim; hanging and finishing sheetrock; flooring and tile work; painting; and other maintenance and construction tasks, excluding plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work. The position requires working both indoors and outdoors, following safety and quality requirements, maintaining records and equipment, and completing cleanup and housekeeping activities.

Requirements

Experience as a Carpenter or Journeyman Carpenter.
Typically requires 3–5 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of project plans, construction documentation, and blueprints.
Proficiency in carpentry tasks including stain-grade trim work, hanging doors, drilling and setting door hardware, setting windows, and laying out stairs and common rafters.
Ability to perform material take-offs, layouts, and material estimates.
Basic math, analytical, and measurement skills, including estimating dimensions, proportions, and angles.
Good time management and the ability to understand work scope, estimate time, and take initiative with basic scheduling changes to minimize cost and time.
Good judgment, problem-solving ability, high ethical standards, and good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to complete job- or project-related paperwork and comply with procedures, mandated rules, and regulations.
Ability to work safely, efficiently, and effectively, including working from ladders and scaffolds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and pre-hire physical.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, project plans, and construction documentation, and ensure plans are followed.
Plan work activities, perform layouts and material take-offs, and estimate materials, dimensions, and work time.
Perform construction and maintenance work, including excavation, demolition, flooring, tile, window and door installation, insulation, and painting, excluding plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.
Work with wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall; join materials using nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
Install wood and metal stud wall framing, partitions, doors, windows, cabinets, molding, and finish trim.
Hang, tape, spackle, and sand sheetrock; replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
Create structures for pouring concrete.
Work safely from ladders and scaffolds and maintain safe, clean work areas.
Verify work meets applicable codes, plans, specifications, quality standards, and safety precautions.
Communicate project progress to managers and coordinate communication between subcontractors and managers.
Complete job- or project-related paperwork, maintain equipment and records, and perform cleanup and housekeeping activities.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties and activities as directed.