Carpenter - Basic

BELFOR Holdings Inc.; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BELFOR Holdings Inc. is seeking a Basic Carpenter in West Columbia, SC. The role supports reconstruction efforts, performing carpentry tasks under supervision and learning BELFOR methods for flood mitigation and material installation.

The position emphasizes fundamentals of carpentry, tool usage, safety, and adherence to BELFOR standards. Candidates should be prepared for possible nights, weekends, and travel as required by project needs.

Qualifications

• Basic carpentry fundamentals required.
• On-the-job training provided to develop skills.
• Able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move and protect contents without damage.
• Construct containment for construction dust and debris.
• Perform flood-cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards/cabinets/doors.
• Develop material knowledge related to trims, doors, cabinetry.
• Install insulation with guidance.
• Learn framing, trim installation, and cabinetry installation under supervision.
• Dry-in a building relating to roofing material installation.
• Learn MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation.
• Attend safety training courses as required.

Skills

Carpentry basics

Tool usage

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Carpenter - Basic#12983West Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesApply### Location Code1130### DivisonBELFOR USA Group, Inc### Job TypeFull Time### Pay TypeHourly### Compensation and BenefitsBELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.### Position OverviewThis position is responsible to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must be well grounded in fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage. Their primary learning mode is OJT through experience and interaction with intermediate and advance carpenters. Basic Carpenters have three development levels; (1) improve supervisory skills from small unskilled labor crews to larger crews that include BELFOR personnel and skilled subcontractors; (2) become increasingly competent with carpenter tools and BELFOR equipment; and (3) develop a basic understanding of field operation tasks specific to restoration industry. This position is the level 2 in the Progressive Carpenter track.**Responsibilities*** Must be able to take direction from experienced carpenter and supervisor* Move and protect contents without damage* Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt and airborne contaminant in working area* Using appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods, perform tasks related to floodcutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc* Develop full material knowledge as it relates to types, purposes, grades and uses for trims, doors, cabinetry* Develop proficiency in installation of various forms of insulation* Develop under supervision knowledge of Framing, Trim installation, cabinetry installation* Develop under supervision ability to "dry-in" a building as it relates to roofing material installation* Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes* Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition* Must maintain attention to detail* Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property* Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices* Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines* Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically* Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately* Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required**Requirements*** Coordinating a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects* Answer simple questions about the project and when to defer questions to more qualified personnel* Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks* Perform emergency services as needed - - IE Board Ups, securing building against further damage* Additional other duties as required***Disclaimer*** *The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.*