This position is responsible to provide operational support in reconstruction efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must be well grounded in fundamentals of carpentry and tool usage. Their primary learning mode is OJT through experience and interaction with intermediate and advance carpenters. Basic Carpenters have three development levels; (1) improve supervisory skills from small unskilled labor crews to larger crews that include BELFOR personnel and skilled subcontractors; (2) become increasingly competent with carpenter tools and BELFOR equipment; and (3) develop a basic understanding of field operation tasks specific to restoration industry. This position is the level 1 in the Progressive Carpenter track. This position will move to Carpenter- Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced after successful completion of required BELFOR New Hire Training.

Responsibilities

Must be able to take direction from experienced carpenter and supervisor
Move and protect contents without damage
Construct appropriate containment for construction dust, dirt and airborne contaminant in working area
Using appropriate tools and accepted BELFOR methods, perform tasks related to flood cutting, salvaging and labeling baseboards, cabinets, doors, etc.
Develop full material knowledge as it relates to types, purposes, grades and uses for trims, doors, cabinetry
Develop proficiency in installation of various forms of insulation
Develop under supervision full knowledge of Framing, Trim installation, cabinetry installation
Develop under supervision ability to "dry-in" a building as it relates to roofing material installation
Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes
Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
Must maintain attention to detail
Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Requirements

Coordinating a small crew of unskilled laborers on most residential projects
Answer simple questions about the project and when to defer questions to more qualified personnel
Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
Additional other duties as required

Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

BELFOR Franchise Group

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