Data Center Carpenter

clark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction in Washington, DC is seeking personnel to build rough wooden structures, following sketches or oral instructions. The role involves reading blueprints, measuring to lay out work, cutting materials, and assembling forms for concrete structures.

The position requires an apprentice certificate for apprentices and emphasizes safety and teamwork on busy construction sites, often with extended hours and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Requires apprentice certificate for apprentices.
• Data center experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form.
• Measure materials or distances using measuring tools to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to size with handsaw or power saw.
• Assemble and fasten material to construct wood or metal framework.
• Anchor forms and structures in place using nails, bolts, and other fasteners.
• Dig or direct digging of post holes to support structures.

Skills

Data center experience

Education

Apprentice certificate

Job description

Summary

Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms and scaffolds according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• MUST HAVE DATA CENTER EXPERIENCE
• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
• Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
• Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.
• Assemble wood or metal forms for construction of columns and walls.
• Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
• Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
• Dismantle wall and column form.

Education/Experience/License/Certifications

Apprentice certificate required for apprentices.

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence

Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site. This role requires significant physical exertion, including the ability to navigate active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists. Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level). The employee must possess sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces. Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) is essential for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety. Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) is required to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this role at a Clark Construction site. The employee will regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to varying and potentially extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly occurs at heights and in confined spaces. The employee must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, requiring the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, and adherence to all Clark Construction's comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Due to the nature of the projects, deadlines, and client's requirements, the role frequently requires working more than 40 hours per week.