Carpenter - Intermediate (ID# 779)

Volarify; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Volarify in Lansing, MI is seeking an Intermediate Carpenter to support commercial restoration and reconstruction projects. The role requires extensive carpentry experience and the ability to work with minimal supervision, assisting with scope development alongside estimators and running projects autonomously.

You will progress from residential to commercial work, lead and self-perform emergency services, and expand knowledge of framing, cabinetry, trim, insulation, and siding while meeting

Qualifications

• Experience in residential and commercial carpentry.
• Ability to lead and train junior carpenters.
• Capable of independent project execution.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential problems and request guidance.
• Answer project questions and direct complex queries to the right resource.
• Move and protect contents without damage.
• Contain construction dust and contaminants in the working area.
• Perform tasks related to flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors.
• 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.

Skills

Carpentry

Framing

Cabinetry

Trim work

Emergency services

Leadership

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Intermediate Carpenter – Commercial Restoration & Reconstruction

Location: Lansing, 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.