Senior Carpenter & Reconstruction Lead

DVS V3; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking an experienced carpenter level 4 to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients in the New York area. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, training less skilled carpenters, and serving as a key team member on large-scale commercial reconstruction projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive carpentry experience, familiarity with commercial construction practices, and the ability to work nights and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Supervision of unskilled labor, Basic and Intermediate BELFOR employees, and occasional sub-contractors on various settings.
• Maintain equipment used in daily tasks.
• Perform emergency services as needed (board ups, securing building against further damage).

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential problems and request guidance when needed.
• Train Carpenter Basic and Carpenter Intermediate team members.
• Answer project questions and direct complex questions to the appropriate resource.
• Construct containment for construction dust, dirt and contaminants.
• Construct metal framed walls, acoustical ceilings, and roofing repairs as required.
• Use BELFOR methods to perform flood cutting, salvage baseboards, cabinets, and doors.
• Develop ability to identify insulation types and R-values.
• Apply skills to trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, framing, ceilings, roofing, and siding.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.
• Meet BELFOR standards in safeguarding others' property.
• Maintain customer service understanding; work under time constraints; may require nights/weekends and travel.
• Report time worked and materials used timely and accurately.
• Attend BELFOR safety trainings as required.

Job description

BELFOR is seeking an experienced carpenter level 4 to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients in the New York area. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, training less skilled carpenters, and serving as a key team member on large-scale commercial reconstruction projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive carpentry experience, familiarity with commercial construction practices, and the ability to work nights and weekends as required.