Journeyman Commercial Carpenter | Tri-State Area, PA - Quakertown, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Quakertown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Commercial Carpenter builds, installs, and repairs structures, fixtures, and other items using materials such as wood and steel, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Worksites are within a 70-mile radius of Quakertown in the Tri-State Area of Pennsylvania. KLOVER is a commercial carpentry subcontractor and manufacturer of prefabricated wall panel systems. The position involves commercial construction work indoors and outdoors, with varying exposure to weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, and potential workplace hazards. Employees must use personal protective equipment and company equipment safely. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application for them, are a condition of beginning and continuing employment; clearances are obtained as part of the new-hire process.

Requirements

At least 4 years of field carpentry experience.
Knowledge of and experience with commercial carpentry tools and building materials.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Full dexterity of hands and arms; ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently, stand and walk for long periods, handle tools and objects, bend or twist, repeat movements, and kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to see objects both near and far and to focus on task-related sounds in a noisy work environment.
Must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind-altering or performance-altering substance; possession or use of such substances while performing company tasks is prohibited.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or proof of application for these clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to communicate effectively, work productively on a cross-functional team, focus on goals, make decisions, adapt to change, and proactively identify and resolve problems.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
Motivation to pursue ongoing education and personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure dimensions and perform basic material take-offs to determine appropriate material types and quantities.
Lay out work and move building materials to the work area.
Build or repair structural components using wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials; join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure work is level and secure.
Check work throughout the process to ensure it meets specifications and quality standards.
Work with light-gauge and load-bearing steel framing for interior partitions, soffits, exterior framing, and curtain wall construction.
Build or install windows, roof systems, stairs, and blocking.
Cut, hang, and install drywall while minimizing waste.
Install standard, slotted, and specialty ceiling grid systems.
Install millwork, casework, doors, frames, hardware, bath accessories, in-wall blocking, exterior sheathing, and insulation.
Use personal protective equipment appropriately and set up and safely operate company equipment.
Meet customer needs and expectations, contribute to team goals, adapt to workplace changes, and identify and resolve problems.