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

VetJobs•Quakertown, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

KLOVER is a commercial carpentry subcontractor and manufacturer of prefabricated wall panel systems, founded in 1991. 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. Carpenters work indoors and outdoors on various construction projects and may be exposed to extreme heat or cold, excessive humidity, noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven surfaces. The position has significant physical requirements and is safety-sensitive. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application for them, are required at the start of employment and as a condition of continued employment; these clearances are obtained as part of the new-hire process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as preferred education and experience.
At least 4 years of field carpentry experience is listed as preferred.
Knowledge 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 and control objects, bend or twist, repeat movements, and kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to see objects both close up and far away, and to focus on task-related sounds amid multiple sounds.
Must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances; possession or use of such substances while performing company tasks is prohibited.
Obtain required Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or provide proof of application, beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
Self-motivation to pursue ongoing personal and professional education.
Customer-focused approach to meeting customer needs, wants, and expectations.
Ability to make decisions that promote successful outcomes for employees, customers, and the organization.
Ability to adapt to changes in the internal and external environment.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills, including listening, speaking, and behavior.
Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
Proactive problem definition and resolution, including identifying and addressing issues before they arise.
Ability to manage personal internal states, impulses, and resources.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure dimensions and proportions.
Perform basic material take-offs to select appropriate materials and quantities.
Lay out work to be installed and move building materials to the work area.
Work with wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other construction materials.
Use appropriate tools and materials to build or repair structural components; join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure work is level and secure.
Inspect work during installation 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.
Set up and safely use company equipment.