Carpenter Helper

Robins & Morton Corp.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins & Morton is seeking a Carpenter Helper in Florida to assist carpenters with construction projects, help lay out work, and maintain a clean and safe jobsite.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about 2 years of construction experience. Candidates should be familiar with basic hand tools, PPE, and safety rules, and be prepared to work under supervision on on-site tasks such as framing, form installation, rebar, and scaffolding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 2 Year experience as a Labor/Helper in the commercial/construction field.
• Ability to comprehend safety rules and operating manuals and perform tasks accordingly.
• Ability to provide and maintain general hand tools listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assist Carpenters in construction of framework and maintenance of structures.
• Learn to lay out work and perform lay-out independently.
• Follow jobsite safety regulations and report safety issues.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean for a safe jobsite.
• Transport tools and materials to the work area.
• Set up and move work areas as needed.
• Ensure PPE is on hand for tasks.
• Load and finish small quantities of concrete as needed.
• Assist in demolition activities to perform safely.
• Unload and furnish materials and tools to carpenters.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders per plans and specs.

Skills

Hand tools

PPE compliance

Safety rules

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Tool belt

Hammer

Tape measure

Hand levels

Square

Chalk box

Plumb bob

Tie-wire reel

Screw drivers

Pliers

Job description

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work , is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

Help carpenters by assisting them with their projects. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Carpenter Helpers will be required to perform a variety of duties as directed by the carpenter or R&M Manager.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Assist Carpenters in construction of framework, as well as, repair, and maintenance of permanent and temporary structures.
• Assist carpenter in laying out work. Learn to perform lay-out independently.
• Follow established jobsite safety regulations. Recognize and report potential safety issues.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment, to maintain a safe and productive jobsite.
• Select tools, equipment and materials needed for the day’s task and transport them to work area.
• Help set up and move work areas when necessary.
• Be aware of task ahead and make sure the proper PPE is on hand.
• Ability to place and finish small quantities of concrete (housekeeping pads, stoops, sidewalks, etc.)
• Insure the work area remains stocked with materials being used and tools needed.
• Assist in demolition activities as required to perform safely.
• Clean work area and restock supplies/materials as necessary; assist to lift, position, secure cutting of materials and work-pieces during installation
• Learn to use appropriate hand and power tools to assist carpenters in measuring, cutting, assembly and installation of forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts; load, transport.
• Unload, and furnish carpenter with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level; install all items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) Preferred
• 2 Year experience as a Labor/Helper in the commercial/construction field.
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then be able to perform the task or project discussed. Also, to be able to ask questions to insure you understand the information given.
• Provide and maintain general hand tools including: Tool belt, hammer, tape measure, hand levels, square, chalk box, plumb bob, tie-wire reel, screw drivers, pliers, etc.
• General knowledge of interior finish items, including but not limited to: wall protection, doors & hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain track, TV brackets, etc.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.