Carpenter - Basic

6d6 days ago

BELFOR

West Columbia, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000

About this role

This position provides operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients, grounded in the fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage. The primary learning mode is on-the-job training through experience and interaction with intermediate and advanced carpenters.

Day-to-day tasks include moving and protecting contents without damage, constructing appropriate containment for dust and airborne contaminants, and performing floodcutting, salvaging, and labeling of baseboards, cabinets, and doors. The role also involves developing proficiency in insulation installation and learning framing, trim, and cabinetry under supervision.

Basic Carpenters work under the direction of experienced carpenters and supervisors, coordinating small crews of unskilled laborers on most residential projects. They must maintain attention to detail, safeguard property, and perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections.

This position is level 2 in the Progressive Carpenter track, with three development levels: improving supervisory skills, becoming increasingly competent with tools and equipment, and developing a basic understanding of field operations specific to the restoration industry. The role requires working under time constraints, nights and weekends as requested, and periodic travel.

Requirements

Well grounded in fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage
Ability to coordinate a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects
Capable of answering simple questions about the project and knowing when to defer to more qualified personnel
Must maintain attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices
Ability to work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
Willingness to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
Must be able to perform emergency services such as board-ups and securing buildings against further damage

Responsibilities

Take direction from experienced carpenters and supervisors
Move and protect contents without damage
Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants in the working area
Perform floodcutting, salvaging, and labeling of baseboards, cabinets, and doors using appropriate tools and accepted methods
Develop full material knowledge of trims, doors, and cabinetry types, purposes, grades, and uses
Develop proficiency in installation of various forms of insulation under supervision
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain equipment in clean, serviceable condition
Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately

Benefits

On-the-job training through experience and interaction with intermediate and advanced carpenters
Clear career progression through the Progressive Carpenter track with three development levels
BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses
Opportunity to develop supervisory skills from small unskilled labor crews to larger crews