Carpenter

GH Phipps Construction Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Denver is seeking a skilled carpenter to join their team. The role involves studying blueprints, selecting materials, and executing carpentry tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong math skills and the ability to read blueprints, ensuring high-quality construction work. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and determine materials needed.
• Assemble materials and erect frameworks.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist others.

Skills

Proficient in tool usage

Ability to read blueprints

Rough and finish carpentry skills

Strong math skills

Understanding of project schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionally represent GH Phipps and effectively support company strategic initiatives.
• Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with internal customers and business partners.
• Execute GH Phipps policies and procedures.
• Embrace a lean culture and work environment.

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine materials and dimensions required.
• Select appropriate materials such as lumber or fiberboard.
• Identify tie-off and access points, install ladders meeting safety standards, and tie off 100% of the time.
• Prepare layout plans.
• Maintain a clean work area free of tripping hazards and assist others in doing the same daily.
• Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements.
• Assemble cut and shaped materials using nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Erect frameworks and lay subflooring.
• Build stairs, install partitions and cabinets.
• Cover subfloor with building paper and install hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip floors.
• Apply paneling and decorative finishes to ceilings and walls.
• Fit and install windows, doors, trim, and hardware.
• Construct forms and chutes for concrete pouring.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground structures.
• Weld metal parts to steel structures.

SKILLS

• Proficient in tool usage relevant to carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Skilled in layout, plumb, level, and square measurements.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient procedures.
• Rough and finish carpentry skills.
• Strong math, reading, and writing skills.
• Understanding of project schedules.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree and/or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program.

HOURLY RATE

$38.18 USD

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