Carpenter or Carpenter/Foreman

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13255672

**Job Purpose**

Performs physical labor on construction and demolition sites, including

preparing and cleaning up sites; operating hand and power tools; and

loading/unloading materials. Constructs, repairs, restores, and installs

structural woodwork or metal and related materials. This position is a

traveling position, we work in 34 states as a General Contractor and

need our field support to travel to any/all states we do business in.

**Knowledge and Experience**

• OSHA 10 required within the first 60 days of employment.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety procedures
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or
  
  

one to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

• Valid Drivers License required
• Experience and license to operate rough terrain forklift, bobcat,
  
  

and lifts highly desired.

• CPR and First Aid certified highly desired.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in rough
  
  

and finished carpentry in commercial settings.

• Basic knowledge of building codes and requirements.
  
  

Performance Expectations

• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 100% , we are
  
  

committed to getting our traveling employees home twice per month.

• Attends weekly safety meetings. Performs work in compliance with all
  
  

safety rules and procedures. Recognizes and alerts Superintendent of

hazards or safety concerns.

• Constructs, repairs, restores, and installs structures such as
  
  

floors, doors, walls, windows, stairways, furniture, cabinets,

shelves, kitchen equipment, and roofs.

• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on hand and power
  
  

saws, planers, lathes, joiners, shapers, drills, sanders, and a

variety of hand tools.

• Installs locks, knobs, hinges, closures, and other fixtures to
  
  

structures.

• Installs siding, drywall, insulation, tile, and other wall or floor
  
  

coverings.

• Installs and repairs molding and trim of windows, doors, baseboards,
  
  

mantels, and other ornamental pieces to ensure quality finished

work.

• Checks work to ensure it is compliant with codes and specifications.
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site area daily to eliminate
  
  

possible hazards.

• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials and tools and
  
  

distributes them to the appropriate locations according to Foremans

and/or Superintendents instructions.

• Erects and disassembles scaffolding, traffic barricades, ramps, and
  
  

other temporary structures.

• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components.
• Builds and positions forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms
  
  

after use.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

• The employee must be able to maintain balance; exert maximum
  
  

physical force repeatedly or continuously over long periods of time;

extend, stretch, or make other movements involving the abdomen or

lower back, sit, stand, kneel, twist, reach, walk and sit for long

periods of time.

• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include
  
  

extreme heat and cold temperatures.

• Physically capable of manually digging, dragging, pulling, pushing
  
  

various materials and objects on the jobsites.

• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs for short distances and
  
  

distances over 50ft, and push and pull up to 200lbs.

• Must be able to see up close and at distances.
• The employee will work in both indoor and outdoor environments. This
  
  

position is occasionally exposed to dust, dirt, and loud noise; and

is occasionally exposed to odors, humidity, vibration, poor

lighting, and elevated workspaces.

• The employee must be able to travel t job sites as assigned
  
  

nationwide.

• Must be able to travel to job sites as assigned.