Carpenter

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carpenter position with Hispanic Housing Development Corporation involves renovating and repairing residential CHA buildings across multiple sites in Chicago. Responsibilities include door and hardware installation, cabinet work, window and tile repairs, and preventative maintenance.

You will read blueprints, prepare materials, and ensure safety while working on various structures. Required are a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship (or

Qualifications

• Requires minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program and two years journeyman level experience, or an Associate's degree related to the field, or four years of equivalent experience.
• Two years of construction experience in residential apartment buildings or related field.
• Two years of experience in millwork, trim, molding, cutting stairs, metal framing, and installing/replacing partitions, doors, windows, and cabinets.
• Ability to work with wood, plastic, drywall and other materials; work on scaffolding and ladders.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools (saw, miter saw, jigsaw).
• Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Proactive, team-oriented, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform math relevant to the field.
• Familiarity with building codes; knowledge of scheduling, estimating, purchasing.
• Completed OSHA safety training; valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain doors, trim, locks, and related hardware.
• Install cabinets, windows, and flooring components.
• Repair and install tiles, walls, and ceilings.
• Prepare concrete and layout walls and openings from blueprints.
• Read specifications and order materials as needed.
• Ensure job site safety and compliance with guidelines.
• Travel between CHA sites as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complex repairs as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment and engage in material procurement when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Carpenter apprenticeship program

Associates degree related to field

Tools

Circular saw

Miter saw

Jigsaw

Power drills

Job description

Summary

The Carpenter works as part of a construction team to renovate and repair residential apartment buildings. Responsibilities include routine craft tasks, as well as those associated with preventive maintenance, special repairs, capital construction and emergency/safety projects. The carpenter will be required to travel to multiple sites that are part of the CHA portfolio. This position will be paid according to the applicable Davis‑Bacon wage determination for carpenter classifications, which includes both hourly wage and applicable fringe benefits.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, repair and maintain exterior and interior doors, door castings, trim, hinges, locks, dead bolts, peep holes, door closures, and kick plates. Drills holes in doors for installation of peep holes, hinges, back sets, dead bolts, etc. Sets door jams and hangs doors.
• Install, repair and maintain residential cabinets (in kitchen and bathroom areas as needed).
• Repair, maintain, and install windows, both horizontal and vertical. Replace window frames, glass, and hardware.
• Repair, maintain, and install floor tile, ceramic tile, and masonry tile.
• Repair, replace, maintain and install wall boards, sheetrock, weather stripping, base boards, insulation, waterproofing materials and suspended ceilings.
• Form, pour and finish concrete as needed.
• Layout walls, door openings, window openings, headers and joints using modern construction techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, technical publications, etc.
• Prepare invoices for materials and order materials, tools and equipment as needed (in compliance with Tropic procurement guidelines and procedures).
• Perform inspections and determine carpentry needs, damage to and advise management staff of carpentry standards.
• Repair sliding fences, gates, block and brick walls, etc.
• Repair, maintain and install cabinets, vanities, countertops, drawings, cabinet doors and shelves. Install Formica, cut and fit trim splash boards, etc.
• Repair, maintain and install steps, handrails, guard, risers, nosing, etc.
• Performs or assists in the repair of replacement of broken or damaged floor tile.
• Performs or assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of doors, windows, locks, roofs, gutters, downspouts and more complicated maintenance tasks.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on buildings as needed.
• Repairs or replaces roof shingles, decking, fascia boards, flashing and roofing paper as needed.
• Repairs broken windows, screens, storm doors, door or window closures, mirrors, medicine cabinets, vanities, etc.
• Ensures job site safety.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be frequently exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock while in the field. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally high and usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to travel by car. Regular, predictable attendance is an imperative job function. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program and two years of experience at a journeyman level, or an Associate's degree related to field or four years of equivalent experience required.
• Two years of construction experience in residential apartment buildings or related field.
• Two years of experience in millwork, trim, molding, cutting stairs, metal framing, and installing/replacing partitions, doors, windows, and cabinets.
• Skill set to work with various materials such as wood, plastic, drywall, etc., and work on scaffolding and ladders.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw.
• Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Proactive, persistent, and helpful.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented fashion.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility.
• Familiarity with all building codes related to field.
• Knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating routine duties, purchasing.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Completed OSHA safety training.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record.

Success Factors

• Communicates in a professional and friendly manner when interacting with customers, contractors, leadership team, coworkers, and others to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strict timelines.
• Keeps up‑to‑date on safety practices and implements them in the workplace.
• Makes rational decisions based on fact and company expectations.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures.