Journey-Level Carpenter - R&H Construction

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R&H Construction is a local commercial general contractor with offices in Portland and Bend, OR.  We have a team of over 225 employees that utilize their talents to build our communities.  We are proud that the buildings we construct provide people homes, places to work and places to thrive! 

As a journey-level carpenter you are self-motivated, you take pride in your work, you are detail oriented and quality driven, but most importantly you are safe.  R&H’s culture has led many employees to spend 20 years of their career here, and we are committed to giving employees the resources and advancement opportunities necessary to cultivate a successful career in construction.

Position Overview:

A Journey-level Carpenter is responsible for safely building, remodeling, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, and other items using different types of materials including wood, steel and concrete.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for your own safety and the safety of others working around you.  As a journey-level carpenter you will be expected to set an example of how to work safely in the field and respectfully correct any safety issues you see on site.
• Participate in job site safety meetings and discussions
• Safely operate construction tools and equipment, inspect prior to use
• Complete safety pre-task plans
• Read and interpret building plans/drawings/specifications
• Accurately measure and perform layout according to plans/specs
• Lead small teams and direct work of carpenters, apprentice carpenters and carpenter helpers
• Mentor and train carpenters, apprentice carpenters and carpenter helpers
• Install reinforcement bar
• Frame using wood and/or metal studs
• Perform interior finish carpentry
• Install doors, hardware, windows, siding, cabinets, fixtures, and millwork
• Perform demolition
• Attach covering materials such as plywood sheathing, wallboard, and paneling
• Repair building envelopes
• Install/Replace flashings
• Install/apply waterproofing materials
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the Workforce Manager or Site Supervisor

Job Scope:

Work direction is provided, but is provided with little oversight, follows established practices and procedures, regarding building practices and safety procedures.  May lead small teams.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, however the incumbent may lead or direct the work of small teams.  Employees receive general instructions from a supervisor who reviews work upon completion for safe practices, quality and timeliness.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts are normally made with others both inside and outside the organization.  Contacts within the company are made with own supervisor and co-workers on the job site.  Contacts made outside the company are with generally with non-customers (subcontractors, vendors, etc.)

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to follow OR-OSHA and R&H safety practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction processes and techniques
• Basic knowledge of spoken and written English, sufficient to understand instructions
• Advanced ability to read and interpret building plans/drawings/specifications
• Detail-oriented with an analytical approach to solving problems
• Advanced experience using construction hand and power tools
• Take a collaborative and proactive approach to solving problems
• Takes personal responsibility for issues that arise
• Attention to quality with ability to put accurate work product in place
• Ability to put work product in place in a timely manner
• Ability to solve math equations

Experience/Education/Training:

• Commercial construction safety knowledge / training
• 4 Years of carpentry experience in varied disciplines
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Apprenticeship program a plus

Physical Activities:

Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81%)

• Continuous standing, walking (frequently on uneven surfaces)
• Frequently bending/stooping
• Rarely crawling
• Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrists
• Occasional kneeling
• Occasional climbing
• Continuous grasping
• Frequently push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

This position generally requires 8 hours a day.  The workweek is Monday-Friday and occasionally on weekends/nights depending on the project.  This position is based out of our Portland office, but the incumbent would be required to work on jobsites throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area.  In addition, the position may require travel.  This position requires work in the outdoors in all types of weather.  It requires walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces.  Work occurs on ladders, scaffolds and other above ground locations.  Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise and unpleasant variation in temperature.  Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects.  Some positions require working around chemicals and caustic compounds.  R&H will provide all necessary personal protective equipment to keep you safe.

R&H Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

R&H Construction is not able to sponsor work visa's at this time.

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