Carpenter


Reports to: Superintendent

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Summary: This position constructs and repairs building frameworks and structures made from wood and metal. Installation of millwork carpentry, doors, and other specialty items.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Ability to follow blueprints and building plans to meet client needs

  • Construct and install structures and fixtures

  • Ability to measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

  • Construct building framework, including walls, floors, and door frames. Help with erecting, leveling, and installing the building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes

  • Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures

  • Ability to work on staging and above ground

  • Taping experience a plus

  • Willingness to perform non-carpentry tasks as needed (such as cleaning, demo, floor, prep, etc.)

  • Cleanliness, especially when working in clean environments and occupied spaces

  • Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers

  • Work in a safe OSHA-approved manner

  • Maintain a positive attitude

  • Provide a good work ethic and effort towards all assigned tasks

  • Willingness to learn new tasks

  • Willingness to share knowledge and help train others

  • Demonstrate consistent attendance

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate clearly with the team


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Hiring Requirements/Preferences:

  • Minimum of 2 years of commercial carpentry experience

  • Metal and wood framing experience

  • Drywall installation and repair experience

  • Millwork and casework installation experience

  • Doors, frames, and hardware installation experience

  • Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned

  • Valid driver's license

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

  • Proficient at reading blueprints or demonstrate the ability to learn

  • Minimum tools required: tape measure, hammer, utility knife, tool belt, speed square, chalk line, torpedo level, and driver index. HP Cummings will provide power tools.

  • Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

  • Experience with computers and technology a plus

  • OSHA-10 training preferred, but will provide


Other Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. Please come to the site early enough to start work at 7:00am and be prepared to work until 3:30pm.
Overtime may be offered to stay on project schedule

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.

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HP Cummings is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. HP Cummings Construction Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.