SUMMARY: Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by Management.

Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.

Selects specified type of lumber or other materials.

Prepares layout.

Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.

Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.

Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.

Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.

Erects framework for structures and lays subflooring.

Builds stairs and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.

Covers subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.

Applies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior, and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.

Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. Welds metal parts to steel structural members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY-Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 

DEPENDABILITY-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Must be able to travel for extended periods of time and work evenings and/or weekends.

ORAL COMMUNICATION-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Directly communicates and reports to Management in a proper and timely manner.

INITIATIVE-Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

QUALITY-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUANTITY-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

SAFETY AND SECURITY-Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

CUSTOMER SERVICE-Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

TEAM WORK-Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

ADAPTABILITY-Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

INTERPERSONAL-Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

ACTIVE LISTENING –Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, not interrupting, and asking questions only when appropriate.

INNOVATION -Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

JUDGMENT -Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

PROBLEM SOLVING -Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

COST CONSCIOUSNESS–Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost savings measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Maintains and controls all supplies, materials, small tools and equipment assigned at all times.

ETHICS-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.Education/Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to four years related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

MATH ABILITY: Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

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 concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: No Computer skills needed. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Required OSHA certification is necessary for continued employment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places and areas near moving mechanical parts; to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and the Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.