Carpenter - UIC Construction, LLC

UIC Construction is seeking a Carpenter to construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, roofing, drywall, insulation or other duties as assigned. 

Essential functions will include:

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules, regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Operate basic construction equipment such as forklifts and man-lifts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of verifiable experience in carpentry with a focus on new construction.
• Must have a high school diploma of Equivalent
• Must possess and maintain current driver's license

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Knowledge of general, basic construction techniques and safe working practices is essential.
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and spec books.
• Must be able to work in a clean and neat manner and with respect to owner’s property and operations.
• Have a basic understanding of interrelated systems such as the electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Must be able perform assigned duties in a safe and proficient manner.
• Must be reliable and able to work with little supervision.
• Must be able to maintain a clean, neat and safe work site.
• Willingness to be a team player and to follow instructions.
• Must have all necessary tools and reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 100lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Will be required to have the ability to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, and kneel.
• Will have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hour intervals).
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, above head).
• Must have good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, etc., per OSHA standards.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating materials.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures (cold and hot).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and extreme heat.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of carpenter shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment mitigates risks associated with these conditions and is mandatory.
• Work environment is that of a construction site.
• Will be working in close proximity to moving equipment.