Carpenter - Intermediate (ID#778)

Volarify; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Volarify in Livonia, MI, seeks an Intermediate Carpenter for commercial restoration and reconstruction projects. The role focuses on supporting reconstruction efforts, supervising unskilled labor, and developing scope with estimators, while running projects with minimal supervision.

You will work on framing, cabinetry, trim, insulation, and other carpentry tasks, travel as needed, and join safety trainings. This is a hands-on, level-3 position in our progressive carpenter track.

Qualifications

• Extensive carpentry experience.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Assist with scope development with estimators and run projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential problems and request guidance as needed.
• Answer questions and direct complex queries to the right resource.
• Move and protect contents without damage; create containment for dust and contaminants.
• Perform flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling of baseboards, cabinetry, doors, etc.
• Attend shrink-wrap training and complete 4 projects with shrink wrap.
• Identify insulation types and their R-values; apply materials knowledge to tasks.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; ensure safety compliance and timekeeping.
• Meet client standards for safeguarding property and customer service.

Job description

Intermediate Carpenter – Commercial Restoration & Reconstruction

Location: Livonia, MI

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must have extensive carpentry experience and the capability to work with little supervision. Candidates must be able to assist with scope development with Our Client Estimators and run projects 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 in leading and self-performing emergency services; and (3) increased material knowledge and proficiency with various carpentry subsets, including framing, cabinetry, trim, etc. This position is 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 contaminants in the working area
• Using appropriate tools and accepted Our Client methods, perform tasks related to flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Attend and successfully complete shrink-wrap training and complete 4 projects containing shrink wrap
• Develop the ability to identify 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 vehicles in clean, serviceable condition
• Maintain attention to detail
• Meet Our Client standards in safeguarding other people's property
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
• Attend Our Client-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Requirements

• Supervision of unskilled labor, Basic Level Our Client employees, and occasional subcontractors in any residential setting
• Answer simple questions about the project and know when to defer questions to more qualified personnel
• Maintain equipment used in daily tasks
• Perform emergency services as needed, including board-ups and securing buildings against further damage
• Perform additional duties as required

Compensation and Benefits

Our Client offers 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.

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.