Carpenter

Hoar Construction; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar Construction in Martinsburg, West Virginia is hiring a Carpenter responsible for building, installing, and repairing structures using various materials like wood and steel. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, 1-4 years of experience in similar roles, and effective communication skills. The job involves physical work outdoors requiring the use of various hand and power tools. A valid Driver's License is necessary. Join our dynamic team focused on building excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years experience as a Carpenter on commercial or industrial projects.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Communication in Spanish considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry tasks to construct and repair structures.
• Select and use appropriate tools and materials.
• Study specifications to determine necessary dimensions.

Skills

Experience with manual and power tools

Strong communication skills in English

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape

Square

Drill

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.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities