Framing Carpenter

Nifty Contractor; Carpenter (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nifty Contractor is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced framing carpenter to join our team for residential renovations and additions. The ideal candidate has completed a carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent training and possesses strong blueprint-reading, math, and safety skills.

The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to work with other trades while maintaining high quality and client communication. On-site work with safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma.
• Carpentry apprenticeship completion or equivalent on-the-job training.
• 5+ years of experience in residential construction and trades.
• Knowledge of Provincial Building Codes.
• Knowledge of on-the-job safety and first aid including WHMIS and Fall Arrest/Fall Protection.
• Effective math skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Own your own tools and safety equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other trades.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while still maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated history of reliability and professionalism in their trade.
• Ability to supervise others when necessary.
• Worker’s compensation clearance is mandatory.
• Liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and following blueprints.
• Measuring, cutting, assembling framing lumber.
• Framing interior walls, floors and roof structures.
• Constructing subflooring, exterior house boxing and roof-deck sheathing.
• Communicating our company values to clients and maintaining professional demeanor.
• Supervising others when necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Reliability

Leadership / supervision

Independent work

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Time management

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Carpentry apprenticeship through an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent on-the-job training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nifty Contractor specializes in complete home renovations, and additions. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best renovation experience possible.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced framing carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have already completed their apprenticeship in carpentry through an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent on-the-job training, and will be skilled in structural framing, back framing, rough framing and some demolition.

The framing carpenter’s responsibilities include interpreting and following blueprints, measuring, cutting, assembling, framing lumber, framing interior walls, floors and roof structures and constructing subflooring, exterior house boxing and roof-deck sheathing.

We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and are looking for charismatic personnel who can communicate our company values and help our clients enjoy the renovation process.

The successful candidate will fulfil the following education, experience and skills requirements;

• Completion of high school diploma


• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship through an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent on-the-job training


• 5+ years of experience in residential construction and trades


• Knowledge of Provincial Building Codes


• Knowledge of on-the-job safety and first aid including WHMIS and Fall Arrest/Fall Protection


• Effective math skills


• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints


• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle


• Own your own tools and safety equipment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other trades


• Effective written and verbal English communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure while still maintaining attention to detail


• Strong problem solving skills


• Exceptional organizational skills


• Demonstrated history of reliability and professionalism in their trade


• Ability to supervise others when necessary


• Worker’s compensation clearance is mandatory


• Liability insurance

Secure and accurate framing is absolutely essential to the integrity of any home build, renovation or addition. We are seeking a framing carpenter who triple checks every detail to make sure the job is done right. The successful applicant must always maintain a professional demeanour at the job site and ensure their team does the same when representing our company and when engaging with clients.

If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join our team of passionate, fun and hardworking professionals and tradespeople, we want to hear from you.