Carpenter
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Carpenter works as part of a construction team to renovate and repair residential apartment buildings. Responsibilities include installing, repairing and maintaining doors (including jams, hinges, and hardware), cabinets, windows, floors, walls, tile, and related finishes; forming, pouring, and finishing concrete; layout of walls and openings; reading blueprints and specifications; and performing preventative maintenance and emergency tasks. Must travel to multiple CHA portfolio sites. Paid per applicable Davis-Bacon wage determinations, including fringe benefits. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited carpenter apprenticeship with two years journeyman experience or an Associate’s degree related to the field or four years of equivalent experience, two years of residential construction experience, knowledge of power tools, OSHA safety training, valid driver’s license and transportation, and ability to work as part of a team with strong communication and safety practices. Requires physical ability to lift substantial weights, travel by car, and adherence to safety standards; evening/weekend work may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program and two years of experience at a journeyman level, or an Associate's degree related to field or four years of equivalent experience required.
- Two years of construction experience in residential apartment buildings or related field.
- Two years of experience in millwork, trim, molding, cutting stairs, metal framing, and installing/replacing partitions, doors, windows, and cabinets.
- Skillset to work with various materials such as wood, plastic, drywall, etc., and work on scaffolding and ladders.
- Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw and jigsaw
- Possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites
- Proactive, persistent, and helpful.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented fashion.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility.
- Familiarity with all building codes related to field.
- Knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating routine duties, purchasing.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Completed OSHA safety training.
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