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Apprentice Carpenter

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I. General Summary of Position The Apprentice Carpenter is an entry-level position that exists to develop the employee into a Journeyman Carpenter through formalized education and on the job training.

II. Essential (Core Competencies) Duties

General Category #1

  • Accurately measure height, width, length, and other proportions.
  • Assist in material take-offs to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed.
  • Work with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall.
  • Utilize appropriate tools and materials to build or repair structural components.
  • Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
  • Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure.
  • Assist in building and/or installing windows, roof systems, stairs, blocking.
  • Assist in installing all types of ceiling grid systems (standard, slotted, and specialty products).
  • Assist in Cut and install drywall with minimum waste.
  • Assist installation of millwork, casework, doors and hardware, and bath accessories.
  • Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
  • Attend required safety training as assigned.
  • Attend ABC school at scheduled times and fully cooperate and participate in all activities, assignments, and assessments.
  • Must pass both written and practical exams at the end of each level.
  • Learn the proper use of construction safety equipment.
  • Learn the proper use and maintenance of trade specific tools.
  • Regular attendance and punctuality for both classroom and on-the-job training

Other

  • Other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Required to adhere to all Klover policies and procedures.

III Supervisory/Management Requirements

NA

IV 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.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
  • Strong interest in the construction trades
  • Strong commitment to working safely
  • Ability to listen, learn, follow instructions
  • 0 – 2 years’ experience working as a construction laborer or carpenter’s help or some combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Post-secondary education related to the construction trades or construction management
  • Participation in a secondary trade curriculum or vocational school program focused on the construction trades
  • 2+ years’ experience working as a construction laborer or Carpenter’s Helper

Key Competencies:

  • Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position and/or industry.
  • Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations.
  • Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
  • Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
  • Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to manage one’s internal states, impulses and resources.
  • Ability to listen, learn, follow instructions and conform to local building codes under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman Carpenter

Work Environment:

Apprentice Carpenters work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects, with varying degrees of exposure to the elements. During the regular school schedule, you will be receiving instruction indoors in an environmentally controlled location.

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