Carpenter - Intermediate

BELFOR Property Restoration; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company is seeking an Intermediate Carpenter in Livonia, Michigan. The role focuses on providing operational support in reconstruction efforts, requiring extensive carpentry experience, the ability to work autonomously, and supervision of unskilled labor. Responsibilities include maintenance of safety and equipment standards, working under time constraints, and attending required training. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills and attention to detail. The position may require weekend work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive carpentry experience required.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide operational support.
• Supervision of Basic Level BELFOR employees and unskilled labor.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential project problems and seek guidance.
• Construct containment for construction dust in working area.
• Perform tasks related to floodcutting and salvaging materials.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Customer service principles

Attention to detail

Job description

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.