Carpenter Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The carpenter will be part of the construction team within the Facilities Management Department, working on a wide variety of remodeling and new construction projects. This position involves various aspects of carpentry. The carpenter is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Effective communication and coordination of work are essential, as this role involves interaction with both the public and KIC staff. Additionally, the ability to operate carpentry machinery safely and professionally is required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance and new construction for KIC FM Department, may include construction and remodeling of commercial facilities structures in the Ketchikan area, including but not limited to: 

• Foundation shoring and retrofitting
• Framing floors, walls and roofs
• Drywall hanging, taping and repairing
• Roofing application (all types)
• Replacement of windows, doors and floors
• Insulation
• Decking and siding
• Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit each project;
• Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications as prepared by other construction professionals; 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Ability to understand mathematical calculations, measurements, quantities and angles knowledge. 
•    Knowledge of woodworking methods, cutting, shaping, jointing, and finishing wood. 
•    Skills in a wide range of hand and power tools, saws, drills, nail guns, routers and safety. 
•    Ability to understand and interpret architectural blueprints and technical drawings. 
•    Basic knowledge of building codes, framing techniques, and the principles of structural stability. 
•    Strong understanding of safety protocols and the ability on work safely on a construction site. 
•    Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with AI/AN populations.
•    Effective oral and written communication skills with sensitivity to the lifestyles of targeted participants.
•    Skills in operating personal computers using a variety of computer software.
•    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
•    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KIC policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
•    Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
•    Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Conditions of Hire
•    May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC’s company insurance.
•    KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for-cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
•    KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.

This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the job duties, responsibilities, or qualifications; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
•    High school diploma or GED.
•    One-year experience in a related field. A thorough knowledge of building trades is helpful in order that coordination issues do not slow down the job. 
•    A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for education and experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.
•    Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
•    Two years’ experience in carpentry, or construction. 
•    Carpentry Certification, preferred. 
•    Experience in community clinic preferred and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.