Assistant Carpenter - Lakewood Ranch, United States - QuickStaff

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in the field of carpentry? We are looking for an eager, hard-working beginner in the field to work alongside one or more Master Carpenters for extensive hands-on training by completing various tasks that aid in carpentry and remodeling.
This position works in mostly newly constructed, residential homes using many types of hand and power tools. Carpentry duties include preparing work sites, aid in loading and delivery of materials, setting up ladders and temporary structures, measuring, marking, cutting, caulking, sanding, painting, and clean up.
Responsibilities also include removing and installing trim, baseboards, cabinets, doors, flooring, accent walls and more. This job is designed to offer the knowledge and experience to move into the Master Carpenter role if all expectations are met. Will report directly to owner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and gather materials for carpenters to handle on job sites.
• General to advanced knowledge of cutting wood to dimensions.
• Hold wood boards in place for fastening or cutting.
• Drill holes or pound nails in board to fasten.
• Assist in installing trim, cabinets, building, and installing.
• Smooth and sand surfaces using manual and power sanders.
• Finishing work, such as filling in gaps with caulking.
• Cleaning surfaces to prep for painting.
• Painting with both brush and spray gun.

Essential Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in this type of job role.
• Requisite knowledge of tools, equipment, materials common to the trade.
• Hardworking, fast-paced, and takes direction well.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Understands that the customer is the #1 priority.
• Respectful, friendly, and professional.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Active driver's license.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certificate as well as 1-2 years of both construction and carpentry experience.
• Must have a basic understanding of carpentry and be able to follow directions.
• Excellent stamina, accountability, eagerness to learn, communication skills and and follow direction.

Physical requirements include bending, climbing, and lifting at least 50 pounds throughout your shift.

Usual hours will be from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional opportunities for overtime.
Paid vacation provided after 12 months of employment.
Tools and Equipment Highly encourage use of own tools but not mandatory.
All heavy equipment will be provided on the job site.

*** Interested candidates in the Assistant Carpenter position will need to provide experience within the last 1-2 years, provide companies and references, list specialty skill sets, and providing website link or photos of completed projects. ***

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About QuickStaff:

QuickStaff is a locally owned service-disabled veteran-owned small business. We are redefining the staffing industry to offer traditional and expanded full-service staffing solutions to businesses.