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Commercial Carpenter needed for high-volume commercial construction projects including new builds, tenant improvements, and remodels. This journey level position performs essential carpentry tasks, repairs, and installations for structural woodwork and various building materials on professional job sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, remodel, retrofit, and repair interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete, or brick.

• Install and repair structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, cabinetry, and modular furniture.

• Build and repair door and window frames, partitions, tables, shelves, and benches.

• Construct, set, and strip wood or metal forms for footings, walls, columns, and slabs.

• Assist with pouring and finishing concrete for various structural components.

• Install doors, frames, hardware, windows, baseboards, and finish trim.

• Build and install cabinetry, shelving, and detailed finish millwork.

• Install subfloors, sheathing, joists, trusses, and commercial roof systems.

• Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, drywall, and other construction materials to precise dimensions.

• Load, unload, and organize construction materials and supplies on the job site.

• Install metal and wood framing, sheathing, blocking, and bracing.

• Install wall systems, acoustic ceilings, and drywall backing.

• Assist with the installation of prefabricated components, wall panels, and casework.

• Interpret architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and shop drawings for accurate layout.

• Measure, mark, and lay out work according to project plans and specifications.

• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and heavy construction equipment safely.

• Ensure all work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with general contractors, foremen, project managers, and other subcontractors.

• Monitor work performed by outside contractors for adherence to state and federal code requirements.

• Train and direct the work of other classified staff and crew members.

• Assist in writing specifications for repairs and new construction projects.

• Recognize and select appropriate lumber types and grades for specific applications.

• Perform heavy physical labor and maintain clean, hazard-free work areas.

• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures and protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commercial carpenter in a construction environment. 

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Mastery of hand and power tools common to the carpentry trade.

• Knowledge of local building codes and OSHA safety standards.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor in various weather conditions.

• Strong layout skills and mathematical aptitude for precise measurements.

• Experience with both rough carpentry and finish carpentry applications.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse construction teams and supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship preferred.

SUMMARY: Will complete carpentry tasks on commercial construction projects, including new builds, remodels, tenant improvements, and other commercial structures. Constructs, repairs, restores, and installs structural woodwork and related materials. This is a journey level position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood,

drywall, plaster, concrete or brick.

Designs, constructs, installs, and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings and cabinetry.

Designs, constructs, retrofits, and repairs cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, door

and window frames, and other types of furniture. May install and repair modular furniture.

Constructs, sets, and strips wood or metal forms for footings, walls, columns, and slabs.

Assists in pouring and finishing concrete for structural components.

Installs doors, frames, hardware, windows, baseboards, and trim.

Builds and installs cabinetry, shelving, and other finish millwork.

Installs subfloors, sheathing, joists, trusses, and roof systems.

Installs, repairs and maintains building roofs.

Measures, cuts, and shapes wood, plastic, drywall, and other materials to specified dimensions.

Loads, unloads, and organizes materials on site.

Builds and sets concrete forms for footings, slabs, and foundations.

Installs metal and wood framing, sheathing, blocking, and bracing.

Installs wall systems, acoustic ceilings, drywall backing, blocking, and bracing.

Assists with installation of prefabricated components such as wall panels or casework.

Interprets architectural and structural blueprints and shop drawings.

Measures, marks, and lays out work in accordance with plans and specifications.

Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Ensures work meets local building codes, safety regulations, quality standards and project specifications.

Reports issues, discrepancies, or unsafe conditions to supervisors promptly.

Works closely with general contractors, foremen, project managers, and other trades.

Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to state and federal Code Requirements

and reports back to supervisor.

Assists other crew members as needed to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.

Trains and directs the work of other classified staff in the area.

Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction.

Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine project layout and requirements.

Recognizes and selects appropriate lumber types and grades.

Makes rough sketches.

Performs heavy physical labor.

Follows OSHA and company safety procedures at all times.

Cleans, maintains, adjusts, calibrates and services equipment used in the performance of duties.

Keeps work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Performs all other duties as assigned.