Job Description

Job Description

Installs windows according to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructs, erects, and repairs wooden structures such as houses, barns, commercial buildings, garages and similar structures; reads blueprints or sketches or from verbal instructions determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structure.
• Selects and orders delivery of materials and structural units, such as lumber, prefabricated doors, cabinets, and paneling to meet specifications for the construction project for use by a team of carpentry workers.
• Understands local building codes to ensure that structures comply with structural, safety and other regulatory requirements.
• Assigns workers to such tasks as cutting material to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden framework and laying flooring.
• Performs advanced carpentry tasks such as installing doors and windows, building stairs and laying hardwood floors.
• Inspects work performed by subcontractors, including ductwork, wiring and pipe installation to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ensures that work area is kept neat and orderly and that premises are cleaned and debris is appropriately disposed at the end of the work shift.
• P erforms job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of construction team.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of company products
• Advanced knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques and use of hand and power tools to perform tasks
• Knowledge of building codes
• Ability to plan and coordinate work processes to maintain and increase manpower and equipment efficiency
• Communication skills sufficient to speak before teams and work groups to explain work rules, product standards and productivity goals
• Ability to read and write blueprints, schematics and design documents
• Working knowledge of other construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilating
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and component design documents
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
• Valid driver’s license

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) four (4) years of industry experience performing carpentry duties; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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