Carpenter - Basic

BELFOR Property Restoration; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration in Seattle seeks an entry-level Carpenter to support reconstruction projects. You will learn through on-the-job training, coordinate a small crew, and assist with framing, trimming, insulation, and installation tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and adherence to BELFOR procedures. Responsibilities include following directions from supervisors, protecting contents, performing flood-cutting tasks, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Grounding in carpentry fundamentals and tool usage.
• Ability to coordinate a small crew and follow directions.
• Commitment to safety protocols and daily equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from experienced carpenter and supervisor.
• Move and protect contents without damage.
• Construct containment for dust, dirt and contaminants in working area.
• Perform tasks related to flood-cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Develop material knowledge for trims, doors, cabinetry.
• Develop proficiency in insulation installation.
• Develop under supervision knowledge of framing, trim, cabinetry installation.
• Learn MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.
• Maintain attention to detail and meet BELFOR standards for safeguarding properties.
• Work nights/weekends as required and travel periodically.
• Report time worked and materials used accurately.
• Attend BELFOR safety training courses as required.

Skills

Carpentry basics

Tool usage

Safety awareness

Job description

This 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.