Carpenter's Assistant/Laborer Job Description

Definition: A carpenter's assistant/laborer is defined as an entry level craftsman with minimal skill and experience level, able to perform basic carpentry tasks.

Job Requirements
Education - High School Graduate

Experience
Minimum of 6 months in some type of construction.

Knowledge
Basic knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, and materials.
Minimal ablity to read blueprints.
Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to take and compute measurements.

Interpersonal and Communications Skills
Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
Adept at establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process that facilitate harmonious working relationships during project, and permit prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they occur.

Organizational Skills
Able to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help.
Able to complete and fulfill paperwork required for personal time sheets.

Problem Solving
Able to tell when to ask for help.

Working Conditions
99% of time is spent working at job sites. Some driving is required. Valid driver's license is required.

Physical
Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project. Requires ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 60 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet.
Job requires ability to work with tools, lumber and materials. Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs for 50 feet is required.

Hazards
Normal hazards associated with construction environment.

Compensation
Commensurate with experience

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