Now Hiring - Carpenter
Abode Construction Services is a residential construction, remodeling, and repair company serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas.
Founded in 2017, Abode got its start serving the area with home repair services after discovering how difficult it was to find reliable and capable contractors for smaller jobs. Abode has grown and added project design, new construction, and remodeling services in the past three years. We currently employ between 8-12 people and are actively seeking to add a Carpenter to our team.
Abode is…
Innovative
Honest
Caring
Family-friendly
Challenging
Rewarding
You may be a great fit if…
You enjoy people have awesome communication skills
You are honest
You hold yourself accountable for your actions
You like change and want to be challenged daily
You are a solution finder and problem overcomer
You love learning
You are looking for a career, not a job
CARPENTER GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Carpenter is (moderately-to-highly) knowledgeable and skilled in a wide range of carpentry tasks. Carpenters have the ability to understand projects and execute them successfully through oral/written instructions and/or though provided project architectural plans. The Carpenter reports primarily to the Superintendent and Lead Carpenter and provides effective leadership over assistant carpenters and laborers. At times, Carpenters may be required to fill the Lead Carpenters duties when they are unavailable. Carpenters MUST have a great attitude and be able to communicate effectively with all team members, subcontractors and clients.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Carpentry
Perform carpentry labor and assign tasks to assistant carpenters and helpers as instructed by Superintendent or Lead Carpenter. Verify completion of tasks to the satisfaction of client and company standards
Maintain a high standard of quality in a wide variety of carpentry-related tasks
Ensure work being performed is done in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, without compromising quality.
Anticipate ongoing needed materials, supplies, and drawings at least 1-3 days in advance and communicate to Lead Carpenter
Ensure Lead Carpenter or Supervisor is made aware of any necessary change orders or client requests. Limit Scope creep.
Assist Lead Carpenter in the goal of achieving a zero punch-list job
During rain periods, report to the job site to cover the exposed area of the house with a tarp/plastic cover; minimizing any possibility of water entering the home.
On rare occasions, must be available to come in after hours to address emergency plumbing, electrical, or water issues
Communication:
Communicate any variation from the daily plan (hours, materials, scope) to the lead carpenter.
Communicate regularly with the Lead Carpenter and Superintendent to ensure the project is on time and on budget
Engage with our clients in a way that reflects highly upon yourself and the company. Ensure the lead carpenter or superintendent is aware of any requests or questions from the client
Actively participate in weekly or bi-weekly production meetings with all team members.
Accountability:
Be present on time (5 minutes early) each day. Begin setting up the job site immediately.
Accurately enter timesheets, receipts, and job logs/photos in the project management software on a daily basis. This is critical for accurate job tracking.
Leave the job neat and clean on a daily basis.
Ensure equipment is stored in trailers or another secure location
Safety/Maintenance
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Maintain assigned and shared equipment in good working order. Repair when necessary or alert supervisor if the equipment is missing or in need of repair beyond normal maintenance.
Alert Supervisor as soon as vehicle maintenance is required or issues arise. Perform basic maintenance on a bi-weekly basis (check fluids, tires, etc.)
Other Specific Duties
Assist a local property manager with “Turnovers”. About 2 weeks per year. These weeks require long hours and weekend work.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS NEEDED
High school diploma and minimum 3 years experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of remodeling and construction trades, practices, procedures, techniques, equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, safety, and applicable building codes and zoning ordinances.
Demonstrated carpentry experience.
Demonstrated strong communication skills.
Time management skills
Basic mathematics skills
Ability to learn and operate project management software
Ability to operate MS office and/or Google Drive applications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to pass a pre-hire physical assessment based on the jobs physical requirements.
The carpenter position requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, to stand for long periods of time, to work in outdoor environments, to lift, carry, pull and operate heavy objects and equipment