Carpenter

Job Responsibilities:

The Carpenter owns the jobsite and conduction of smooth workflow at a speed that quality and safety allow.
Duties include:

  • Understanding the full scope of work, design layouts and blueprints, and are required to strictly follow the design plan.
  • Keep vehicle trips to a minimum through daily loading and organizing of van to include the tools necessary for the project at hand.
  • Verification of materials quantities and placing lumber or other materials orders as needed.
  • Demolition of old structural components to be remodeled and remove the debris from the construction site.
  • Perform all wooden constructions, including framing, window and door installation, siding installation, finish carpentry, among other carpentry related tasks.
  • Handling the carpentry tools and using them safely and appropriately wherever they are required.
  • Work as per the project manager’s direction so as to meet stipulated deadlines and quality levels of the work.
  • Interacting with clients in a positive, supportive manner.
  • Attend inspections conducted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
  • Cleaning and systematically arranging things in the work area, after the construction or repair work is complete.
  • Responsible for the safe storage and protection of all materials on the jobsite or at the shop.
  • Maintain daily progress reports, time sheets and other necessary information in their work registers.
  • Site cleanup at the end of a project, including return of excess materials to Parr lumber or other suppliers.
  • Report fully on all hours spent on a project and have an understanding of hours budgeted vs. hours spent.
  • Participate in the team’s development of Standard Operating Procedures and Checklists to increase efficiency and profitability.
  • Fully utilize your annual continuing education budget to increase knowledge and effectiveness of being a carpenter, and to pursue career advancement.
  • Tasks primarily involve woodworking and some work with insulation, sheetrock, roofing, waterproofing materials and concrete.

Ideal candidates will:

  • Focus on safety first.
  • Center on a high quality, detailed end-result.
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and make progress on a task independently as well as with a team.
  • Pursue knowledge on the safe and accurate operation of key power tools such as circular saws, reciprocating saws, air nailers and drill drivers (among other tools).
  • Be comfortable working at heights—on ladders and roofs—while following proper OSHA safety regulations.
  • Be effective working in all weather conditions.
  • Work with a team while communicating effectively and supporting the operations of a job site with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Support clients and subcontractor partners to achieve what the client desires in their home.
  • Be professionally presentable at all times wearing clean and well-kept company uniformat all times.
  • Treat a client’s home as if it were your grandmother’s house, behaving professionally, refraining from smoking/vaping and swearing in and around a client’s home.

Prerequisites:

  • 3 to 5 years of carpentry experience.
  • Can physically lift 50 lbs or more.
  • A high-school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Proficient with basic Math—algebra and geometry a must, with the ability to read a measuring tape and communicate measurements effectively.
  • Legal to work in the United States.
  • Maintains a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation to access jobsites in a wide swath of the Portland Metro Area and Yamhill County.
  • Understands key safety equipment and utilizes such equipment at all times required: examples include eye, ear and respiratory protection, fall gear, gloves, etc.
  • Able to pass a drug screening.

Compensation:

  • Competitive Hourly wage depending on experience, plus performance bonuses for key success criteria met each quarter.
  • Mileage re-imbursement for jobs outside of a reasonable commuting distance.
  • We provide all tools necessary to complete tasks.
  • Other benefits commensurate to experience and achievement of key goals.

To Apply:

Please send resume with cover email expressing how you are the best candidate to hiring@everlifehome.com