Carpenter - Basic

BELFOR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; 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 is seeking a Level 2 Progressive Carpenter to support restoration projects in Seattle. You will perform carpentry tasks, learn on-the-job from experienced carpenters, and develop skills through BELFOR's progressive track.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed. BELFOR provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage.
• On-the-job training through experience with intermediate and advanced carpenters.
• Level 2 in the Progressive Carpenter track.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from experienced carpenter and supervisor.
• Move and protect contents without damage.
• Construct containment for construction dust, dirt and airborne contaminants in the work area.
• Perform tasks related to floodcutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Develop material knowledge related to trims, doors, cabinetry (types, purposes, grades).
• Develop proficiency in installation of insulation.
• Learn framing, trim installation, cabinetry installation under supervision.
• Learn to dry-in a building with roofing material installation under supervision.
• Learn MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes.
• Report time worked and equipment/ consumables used timely and accurately.
• Attend BELFOR safety training courses as required.

Skills

Carpentry fundamentals

Tool usage

Coordinating a small crew

Attention to detail

Job description

BELFOR 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.
This position has a pay range of $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Position Overview

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.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest, and will not be available to managers making hiring decisions. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.