Carpenter I Install - Direct

Colonial Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an experienced carpenter to construct, erect, and repair wooden structures in Jacksonville, FL. You will read blueprints or sketches, follow local building codes, and operate hand and power tools to cut, nail, shim and finish woodwork.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, task planning to meet project milestones, and physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds (80 pounds on occasion). A high school diploma or GED and two years of carpentry experience are required, along with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of carpentry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints or sketches.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, and repairs wooden structures; reads blueprints or sketches or from verbal instructions.
• Understands local building codes to ensure compliance with structural and safety requirements.
• Operates hand tools and power tools to saw to size, nail, shim, fit and finish wooden construction.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly; ensures that premises are cleaned and debris is disposed at end of shift.
• Plans and paces own work to meet daily, weekly, project, or team production goals.
• Observes safety procedures and attends safety meetings; may suggest safety improvements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Math/Measurements

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

PURPOSE

Under general supervision constructs, erects and repairs wood based structures using carpentry tools and knowledge of carpentry practices and methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructs, erects, and repairs wooden structures such as houses, barns, commercial buildings, garages and similar structures; reads blueprints or sketches or from verbal instructions.
• Understands local building codes to ensure that structures comply with structural, safety and other regulatory requirements.
• Operates hand tools and power tools to saw to size, nail, shim, fit and finish wooden construction.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly; ensures that premises are cleaned and debris is appropriately disposed at the end of the work shift.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years of carpentry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to use hand and power tools required for carpentry tasks
• Ability to read and understand blueprints or design documents
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing carpentry tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Knowledge of basic math, angles and use of measuring tools
• Valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a construction environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, crawling, stooping or kneeling.