Carpenter

Hoar Construction; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar Construction is seeking a skilled Carpenter to perform standard to moderately complex carpentry tasks on commercial/industrial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting and using hand and power tools, and traveling to different job sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of carpentry experience, strong English communication skills, and a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency with common carpentry tools is expected, and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1–4 years experience as a general Carpenter on commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience with manual and power tools such as tape, square, plumb bob, level, hammer, razor knife, chalk box, tool belt, nail puller, and construction calculator.
• Strong reading, written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with materials such as steel, concrete, wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Plan and perform commonly complex carpentry tasks to construct, erect, install, or repair structures including door and wall frames, hardware, doors, casework and trim.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine dimensions and materials.
• Select and use appropriate hand and power tools for the job.

Skills

Carpentry experience

English communication

Spanish (asset)

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Tape

Square

Plumb bob

Level

Hammer

Razor knife

Chalk box

Tool belt

Nail puller

Construction calculator

Job description

The Carpenter is responsible for performing standard to moderately complex tasks involving building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel. Travel to different job sites is required for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work with materials such as steel, concrete, wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.

• Plans and performs standard to moderately complex carpentry tasks necessary to construct, erect, install, or repair structures such as door and wall frames; hardware, doors, casework and trim; specialty hardware such as handrails, laminates and door handles.

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine dimensions and materials required to complete a task.

• Select and use appropriate hand and power tools and materials required for completion of a job such as; tape, saw, drill, level, chalk box, razor knife, nail puller, nail gun and square or other as necessary.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• 1-4 years experience working as a general Carpenter on commercial or industrial projects

• Experience with various manual and power tools such as but not limited to: tape, square, plumb bob, level, hammer, razor knife, chalk box, tool belt, nail puller, and construction calculator

• Strong reading, written and verbal communication skills in English, verbal communication in Spanish considered an asset but not required

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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