Carpenter

Carpenter Essex General Construction, Inc Lake Oswego, OR Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Construction Hand tools Full Job Description Essex General Construction, Inc, is currently accepting applications for general carpenters. Qualified applicants should have knowledge and experience in: Perform rough and finish carpentry from beginning to end Construct concrete forms; have some place and finish skills, placing of concrete pads and footings Safety and fall protection knowledge and use Examine drawings to determine dimensions Use of auto-level and laser level equipment for site layout and excavation Install doors and windows Install sub-flooring Install finish materials such as hardware and trim Reliable transportation to job-site Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background Must be familiar with All terrain Telehandler forklifts and have the ability to receive an Operators Certification

BENEFITS

Health/Rx/Dental/Ortho/ Vision Insurance 100% Employee paid premiums Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Competitive Salary PTO Paid Holidays 401k with Matching Contributions Educational Assistance $5000 Family Scholarship

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Essex Carpenters must have knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment appropriate to building construction. They should be experienced in the building of structures such as concrete forms, scaffolding and shelters, conversant with placing and finishing concrete, experienced in framing and siding of buildings and other structures, as well as have finish carpentry and hardware installation experience.

TOOLS NEEDED

Nail bags, hammer, 25' tape measure, utility knife, gloves, hardhat, safety glasses, tri-square, chalk box, catspaw, framing square chisel, pry bar, cordless drill, bit index, nail set, flatbar, 4' level, and pliers.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

HS Diploma, Associate's (AA) degree or equivalent from two-Year College or technical school preferred; three to five years recent related experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.