Union Carpenter

Job Description:

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
2. Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.
3. Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
4. Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.
5. Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools.
6. Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.
7. Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings.
8. Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work.
9. Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc.
10. Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.
11. Keeps immediate working area clean. Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.
12. Able to look at flat drawings and understand how they would look as solid objects.
13. Completes all required and assigned training for this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment
The work is completed outside at the construction site, and can include renovating occupied facilities such as hospitals, labs, nursing homes, etc. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires they wear protective equipment when on the construction site (Hardhats and safety glasses). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and able to talk and hear other employee talking. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work
Full time position, occasional extended hours and weekends may apply.

Travel
Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Required Education and Experience
1. Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.
2. Union membership required.

Preferred Education and Experience
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
1. Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
2. Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
3. Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
4. Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
5. Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
6. Keep tools and workspace organized.
7. Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
8. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
9. Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.
10. Must have own hand tools, power tools to be provided by Christman.

Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.