Residential Construction Carpenter

Description

• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite and vehicle.
• In the event of an accident, determine if it is an emergency and take the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of the individual, i.e., dial 911 if necessary and fill out an accident form in all cases.
• Ensure that volunteers and family partners have a fulfilling experience.
• Maintain good communication and cooperative relationships with all other HFHO staff, departments, project teams and contractors.
• Ensure volunteer compliance with the project and site safety plan.
• Practice good stewardship with HFHO’s resources.
• Assist Senior Construction Supervisor and rest of construction team to meet the project schedule.
• View your HFHO email account at least once per day.
• Maintain and protect all tools, equipment and materials.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in good working order. Coordinate any service needed with the Construction Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provide work assignments and instruction for volunteers under the direction of site supervisor.
• Return tools to assigned vehicle or proper storage location at the end of each day.
• Responsible use of equipment, tools, supplies and materials to remain within project and team budget.
• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
• Maintain project safety in accordance with HFHO Safety Policy and OSHA Standards.
• Acquire understanding of project management application and record completed work at the end of each day.
• Assist with the construction of each project in accordance with the HFHO plans, specifications, current edition of the IRC, and accepted industry standards of practice.
• Show up to work on time and be prepared for the day.
• Ensure quality work per HFHO’s standards.
• Develop skills to safely operate and maintain a variety of construction tools.
• Ensure contractors, vendors, material providers and visitors comply with HFHO safety practices and OSHA Standards.

Requirements

• Individual must be a good communicator.
• Learn to read and work from blueprints, technical manuals, charts and schematics.
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, safety practices and equipment used in the homebuilding trade is preferred.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, level and follow written and verbal instructions.
• A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record are essential.
• Complete First Aid/CPR training within six months of employment start date.
• Strong team skills are essential.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements and expectations listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed as a Residential Construction Carpenter.
• Complete OSHA 10 certification within one year of employment start date.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous or current enrollment in construction education or training program preferred.
• Computer literacy is necessary.
• Complete tasks successfully that are assigned by Senior Construction Supervisor and experienced team members within allotted time-period.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance