Carpenter

Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a skilled Carpenter in Sarasota, FL. This role requires assisting the Superintendent with various tasks, ensuring job safety, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and must bring their own tools to the site.

Benefits

Job-related mileage reimbursement

Safety equipment provided

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in commercial construction projects.
• Ability to work under pressure with time deadlines.
• Must have specific carpentry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with construction phase tasks and project management.
• Maintain safety standards and monitoring of job site.
• Participate in procurement and coordination for projects.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Finish carpentry

Concrete work

Door and door hardware installation

Drywall repair

Minor electrical

Minor plumbing

Acoustical ceiling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Job Title: Carpenter

Department Group: Construction

Reports to: Primary - Superintendent

Secondary - General Superintendent

Position Type: Full-Time - On-Site - This is a Safety Critical Position

Role And Responsibilities

The role of the Carpenter is to assist the Superintendent in expediting the building aspects of each project in order to meet budget, quality, time and safety objectives. The carpenter is a craftsman with a skill level greater than a helper or laborer, but less than a lead carpenter.

Carpenter Job Duties

• Assist the Superintendent with a variety of tasks throughout the construction phase of a project, including but not limited to mobilizing, expediting, errands, and de-mobilizing.
• Assist during the punch-list and close-out process through owner/architect acceptance.
  
  

Additional Specific Duties To Include But Not Limited To

• Main Office Facility Maintenance
• Handle routine maintenance items and/or cleaning as requested.
• Periodic power-washing of building, roof and common, outside areas.
• Assist office staff during set-up and/or break-down of company-sponsored events.
  
  

Client Loyalty

• Understand the owners goals regarding construction.
• Maintains positive relationships with the owner and architect throughout the project(s).
• Maintain positive relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
  
  

Safety

• Insure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors. Continually strives for Zero Incidents on all projects.
• Attend all on-site safety meetings.
• Review the trade contractors safety program and MSDS information in the trade contractor start-up meeting.
• Watch for and correct all safety hazards at the jobsite. Report all safety incidents to Project Manager and main office.
• OSHA 30 certification to be attained within four (4) months of hire date (company will provide class)
• Attend Quarterly Safety Meetings.
  
  

Planning And Construction (With The Superintendent)

• Assist in the coordination of procurement delivery, storage and usage of materials and tools as needed.
• Assist during the punch-list process and close-out procedures as directed by the Superintendent.
• Order and procure miscellaneous small materials required for project with coordination of the Superintendent.
• Maintain knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.
• Maintain good working relationship with all subcontractors on the project.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to Five years of experience in commercial construction projects.
• Ability to work under pressure under time deadlines.
• Must have a good command of the English language.
• Must be able to:
• Work with power and hand tools, carry lumber and materials.
• Climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, lift overhead, work at heights, walk/work in rough terrain to access equipment, tools, materials, and jobsite to complete work.
• Lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs. for 50 feet.
• Work outside for extended periods.
• Organize assigned tasks for completion alone or with help.
• Complete and fulfill paperwork required for personal time sheets promptly.
• Must have specific carpentry skills, including but not limited to:
• Rough carpentry
• Finish carpentry
• Concrete work
• Door and door hardware installation and adjustment
• Painting
• Drywall repair
• Minor electrical
• Minor mechanical
• Minor plumbing
• Acoustical ceiling
• Lull operation certificate to be attained as soon as possible after hire (company will provide class)
  
  

Additional Notes

• 99% of time is spent working outside on active construction job sites.
• Some driving is required. (Job-related mileage will be reimbursed).
• The use of all appropriate and/or mandated safety equipment is required.
• **Must have own tools.**
• **Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid drivers license and a clean driving record, a pickup truck preferred.**
• **Must be able to pass a drug test and a Level 2 background check.**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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