LIHEAP Carpenter

Association of Village Council Presidents; Toksook Bay (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional community organization in Alaska is seeking a Carpenter for a seasonal position. The role requires experience in residential construction and a good work ethic. Responsibilities include building foundations, installing windows and doors, and performing carpentry tasks with a focus on detail. Candidates should be adaptable to extreme weather conditions and preferably fluent in Yup’ik. This position involves working outdoors and potential travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience with residential construction or remodel.
• Fluent Yup’ik speaker preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Timely attendance and dedication to work.
• Experience with building foundations and leveling.
• Install windows, doors, insulation, and finish carpentry.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Adaptability/flexibility

Experience with safety protocols

Good work ethic

Education

1 to 4 years of experience in carpentry or construction

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.