Pre Apprentice Carpenter Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Division:
Orlando
Project Location(s):
Orlando, FL 32801 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Trade
Education:
Job Family:
Trade
Compensation:
Non-Union Trade
Position Description:Learn and assist in performing tasks involving rough carpentry functions on jobsites as assigned and directed.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehend and follow instructions as directed, project site signage, and tool and equipment manufacturers instructions prior to engaging in work.
• Assist with and perform work tasks and activities as directed and under supervision, including but not limited to:
  • Understand scopes of work per plans and specifications to perform job assignment.
  • Conceptualize and construct rough carpentry items.
  • Learn names, proper uses and operations, and selection of tools to perform rough carpentry work.
  • Measure and translate measurements into proper cuts and layout.
  • Gather, transport, and install materials for rough carpentry assignments.
  • Perform complete rough carpentry work including but not limited to building walkways, structures, enclosures, railings, stairs, temporary doors/openings, items required for site safety, and other temporary means for construction or site requirements.
• Assist with project site safety and quality programs and participate daily in Pre-Task Plans.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of general construction industry experience
• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing
• Basic arithmetic and basic geometry knowledge and application to general carpentry
• Ability to measure lengths with ruler or tape
• Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and work with supervision
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and follow through on assignments
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs, reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, repetitive motion confined space hazards, hand/wrist flexion extension, exposures to noise/dust/chemicals and working on heights. Frequently: Sitting and lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. Occasionally: none noted.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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