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Carpenter 1

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Job Description - Carpenter 1


Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.


By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.


Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects. 


Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.


Role Summary

The Carpenter 1 will be responsible for performing general carpentry and concrete tasks on a variety of construction projects including new construction, renovations, and other project types. Carpenters utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment. Duties may include concrete, rough, and finish carpentry. Role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types, and build phases drastically vary. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of Carpenters at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.



  • Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

  • Career Path: Carpenter 2


Key Role Responsibilities - Core

CARPENTER FAMILY - CORE



  • Working knowledge of all concrete tools and carpentry hand tools.

  • Basic understanding and use of principles of layout and construction math as necessary per project needs.

  • Sets forms for concrete including but not limited to foundations, SOG, bulkheads.

  • Placement of concrete with bucket, chute, pump and placement procedures, agitation etc.

  • Basic acceptable finishing of concrete with floats and trowels (columns/walls/foundations).

  • Cleans and maintains concrete and forming tools.

  • Proficiency with the basic elements of framing or forming.

  • Installation of in-wall and roof blocking/general carpentry.

  • Installation of safety railings, floor openings and general safety items.

  • Erects temporary partitions and doors.

  • Assists in the installation of doors, frames & hardware.

  • Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards.

  • Adheres to JE Dunn safety standards.

  • Role requires personal ownership of all necessary hand tools and pouches.

  • Expected behavioral standards:

    • Shows up and is ready to work when scheduled

    • Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible

    • Shows respect for yourself and others

    • Works safely

    • Has a can-do attitude




Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

  • Effective Communication skills, verbal and written

  • Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work

  • Knowledge of all carpentry hand tools, use and own all required hand tools and pouches

  • Knowledge of all concrete tools and how they work

  • Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math

  • Knowledge of setting forms for concrete (Foundations / SOG / Bulkheads)

  • Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service

  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally


Education


  • High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

  • Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)

  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.


Experience


  • 0-2 years experience in specific trade (Preferred)

  • 0-2 years commercial construction experience (Preferred)


Working Environment

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • May require use of respirator
  • Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches)
  • Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
  • Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  • Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.


JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.


JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]


JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company.  Please, no phone calls or emails.


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JE Dunn is one of the largest domestic general building contractors in the United States with our successful portfolio spanning across dozens of Industries.

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