CCD/TTP Carpenter

Association of Village Council Presidents; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A community development organization is seeking a Carpenter for a seasonal role in Bethel, Connecticut. The position requires strong carpentry skills in residential construction and a good work ethic. Responsibilities include building foundations, installing windows and doors, and performing general maintenance. Preferred qualifications include 1 to 4 years of experience in carpentry and fluency in Yup’ik. This role also involves working outdoors under various weather conditions and interaction with the public.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Fluent Yup’ik speaker preferred.
• Experience in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Timely attendance and dedication.
• Experience building foundations and leveling buildings.
• Interact with public maintaining a professional attitude.
• Interact with the general public maintaining a professional attitude and working relationship.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Independent work

Fluency in Yup’ik

Education

1 to 4 years of experience in carpentry or construction

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Description

Association of Village Council Presidents JOB TITLE: Carpenter DEPARTMENT: Community Development Division REPORTS TO: Lead Carpenter POSITION STATUS: Seasonal, Non-exempt JOB GRADE: 5 APPROVED: August 2020 SUMMARY: Job requires that you have experience with carpentry skills in residential construction or remodel or building maintenance. Good work ethic, good attitude daily and desire to grow in the construction industry.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely attendance, dedication, problem solving, motivation, working in extreme weather conditions.
• Experience building foundations and leveling buildings.
• Experience with all phases of residential construction. Installation of windows, doors, Insulation, sealing, flooring siding and roof work. Able to lay out and build stairs. Finish carpentry. Setting cabinets and counter tops. General understanding of electrical and plumbing.

• Dependable –more reliable than spontaneous.
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires shifts in direction.
• Detail oriented – would rather focus on the details than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/independent – enjoys working with little direction.
• Innovative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.
• Interact with the general public maintaining a professional attitude and working relationship.
• May require travel within the region for projects.
• Ability to lift/carry minimum 50 lbs. regularly with ease

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Fluent Yup’ik speaker preferred. Work will be in outdoor environments. May travel by jet, small plane, four‑wheeler, snow machine, boat.

REQUIREMENTS

• Provide resume of previous employment with minimum 3 references.
• Show proficiency with construction or building maintenance.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Combination of 1 to 4 years working in a carpenter or construction position. Trainable. Must have experience in and knowledge of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use it.