Carpenter - Labor

BELFOR Property Restoration; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration is seeking an entry-level Carpenter to support reconstruction efforts. This role emphasizes fundamental carpentry, tool use, and on-the-job learning under experienced mentors in a restoration setting.

The position is level 1 in the Progressive Carpenter track; advancement to Carpenter-Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced occurs after successful BELFOR New Hire Training. Night/weekend shifts and periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Grounded in fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage.
• On-the-job learning through experience with intermediate and advanced carpenters.
• Level 1 in the Progressive Carpenter track with potential progression to Carpenter-Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced after BELFOR New Hire Training.
• Willingness to travel periodically, and to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from experienced carpenter and supervisor.
• Move and protect contents without damage.
• Construct containment for construction dust, dirt and contaminants.
• Use BELFOR methods to perform flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling of baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Develop material knowledge for trims, doors, cabinetry; install insulation and framing as trained.

Job description

This position is responsible to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must be well grounded in fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage. Their primary learning mode is OJT through experience and interaction with intermediate and advance carpenters. Basic Carpenters have three development levels; (1) improve supervisory skills from small unskilled labor crews to larger crews that include BELFOR personnel and skilled subcontractors; (2) become increasingly competent with carpenter tools and BELFOR equipment; and (3) develop a basic understanding of field operation tasks specific to restoration industry. This position is the level 1 in the Progressive Carpenter track. This position will move to Carpenter- Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced after successful completion of required BELFOR New Hire Training.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to take direction from experienced carpenter and supervisor
• 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 flood cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
• Develop full material knowledge as it relates to types, purposes, grades and uses for trims, doors, cabinetry
• Develop proficiency in installation of various forms of insulation
• Develop under supervision full knowledge of Framing, Trim installation, cabinetry installation
• Develop under supervision ability to "dry-in" a building as it relates to roofing material installation
• Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes
• 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

• Coordinating a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects
• Answer simple questions about the project and when to defer questions to more qualified personnel
• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Additional other duties as required

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.