LIHEAP Lead Carpenter

Association of Village Council Presidents; Kwethluk (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of Village Council Presidents seeks a Lead Carpenter to direct a crew of 3–4 on rural Alaska residential remodeling projects. Remote Alaska experience is a plus and candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities include planning, material takeoffs, foundational work, and performing finish carpentry across multiple trades while coordinating with HR and transportation for staffing. Travel within the region is common.

Qualifications

• Must perform duties satisfactorily in outdoor environments
• Fluency in Yup’ik and English strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel by jet, small plane, boat, four-wheeler, or snow machine
• Provide resume of previous employment with references
• Proficiency with residential construction and PPE knowledge

Responsibilities

• Study job sites, plan work and accurately take off construction material
• Estimate amount of work and time required for job
• Experience building foundations and leveling buildings
• Experience with all phases of residential construction: windows, doors, insulation, sealing, flooring, siding, roofing; finish carpentry and cabinet setting
• Manage materials and supplies to facilitate efficient work progression
• Understand construction logistics in Rural Alaska
• Prepare project labor coding on timesheets
• Coordinate with HR and Transportation to hire supervisors and manage staff
• Interact with the public professionally and maintain good relationships
• Travel frequently within the region for projects

Skills

Supervisory experience

Residential construction

Yup’ik and English

PPE knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years working in a carpenter position

Apprenticeship in construction or maintenance

Valid Alaska driver’s license

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: Lead carpenters must be able to lead a crew of 3 to 4 people. Remote Alaska residential remodeling experiences a plus.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Study individual job sites, plan work and accurately take off construction material
• Estimate amount of work and time required for job
• 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.
• Manage materials and supplies as necessary to facilitate the efficient progression of work on the job.
• Understand construction logistics in Rural Alaska.
• Prepare project labor coding on timesheets
• Work with Human Resources Department, Transportation Director to hire supervisor, discipline, and if n necessary fire onsite employees.
• Interact with the general public maintaining a professional attitude and working relationship.
• Travels frequently within the region for projects.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Fluency in Yup’ik and English is strongly preferred. Work will be in outdoor environments. May travel by jet, small plane, four wheeler, snow machine, boat.

REQUIREMENTS:

Supervisory Experience

Proof (evidence) of construction supervisory experience – minimum 4 years experience.

Provide resume of previous employment with references

Show proficiency with residential construction

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Must have a High school diploma or GED. Four (4) years working in a carpenter position. Apprenticeship trade in construction or maintenance is strongly preferred. Must have experience in and knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use it.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a good enough driving record to be insured on the AVCP Vehicle Policy.