Carpenter - Intermediate

DVS V3; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking an Intermediate Carpenter to provide hands-on reconstruction support in residential, commercial, and multi-family projects in Chesapeake, VA. The role emphasizes self-sufficiency, safety, and collaboration with BELFOR Estimators to develop scopes and run projects.

Candidates should have extensive carpentry experience, ability to supervise basic crews, and willingness to travel; nights and weekends may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Carpentry experience across residential and commercial projects.
• Ability to supervise unskilled labor and coordinate subcontractors.
• Capable of performing emergency services and meeting BELFOR standards.

Responsibilities

• Recognize problems and seek guidance when needed.
• Move and protect contents and perform tasks with BELFOR methods.
• Construct containment for dust, dirt and contaminants.
• Perform flood-cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors.
• Attend safety training and complete projects as required.
• Travel as needed and work nights/weekends.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Project supervision

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

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.

Position Overview

This position is responsible to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified Candidate must have extensive carpentry experience and capability of working with little supervision. Candidate must be able to assist with scope development with BELFOR Estimators and run project autonomously. An Intermediate Carpenter will participate in the development of basic level carpenters. Intermediate Development objectives include; 1) expanding capability from residential to commercial and multi-family projects; (2) competence leaded and self-performing emergency services (3) increased material knowledge and proficiency with various carpentry subsets of framing, cabinetry, trim, etc. This position is the level 3 in the Progressive Carpenter track.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential problems with the project and timely request additional guidance and assistance
• Answer most questions regarding the project and direct more specific or complicated questions to the appropriate resource
• 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.
• Attend and successfully complete shrink wrap training and complete 4 projects containing shrink wrap
• Develop ability to identify the different types of insulation, their thickness and their respective R-value
• Apply learned skills and materials knowledge relative to Trim, Doors, Cabinetry, Insulation, Rough Framing, acoustical Ceilings, Roofing materials, and Exterior Siding to daily tasks
• 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

• Supervision of unskilled labor, Basic Level BELFOR employees, and the occasional sub-contractor in any residential setting
• 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.

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