Journeyman Carpenter

Primary Function: Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, layout, measuring, marking, and arranging materials in accordance with local building codes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties/Responsibilities:Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete, strikes and finishes concrete, run concrete machineMay erect and dismantle scaffoldingInstalls doors and hardware, siding, trim and suspended ceilings.Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.Operates equipment such as SkyTrak and Bobcat.Assists in training Apprentice level employeesFollows all safety requirementsConsistent on-site attendance is a requirement of the job. Requires some travel within the State of Michigan.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.Works well as part of a team.Education and/or Experience* High School Degree or Equivalent* Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program; OR at least four years of experience via on-the-job training required.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret blueprints using English languageAbility to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.Ability to work as a team to complete projectsPhysical Demands:Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Subject to variable weather conditions inside and outside of buildingsAbility to work at various heights that can be several floors highWork Environment:The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at office and construction job sites.Must use safety equipment (PPE) where warranted. The noise level in the work environment and job sites is usually loud.Accountabilities and MeasuresQuality of WorkWork EfficiencyCommunication with Customers/EmployeesSafety Compliance