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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 142 22nd street
Brooklyn, New York

About this job

Summary
The Master Carpenter reports to the foreman and is responsible for any carpentry work that must be done on an interior build. They must be able to produce high level rough and finish carpentry. The Master Carpenter must have a mastery level understanding of framing, sheetrock, taping/ compounding, building soffits and ceilings, and installing doors/ frames/ hardware. This job requires the highest attention to detail and the ability to perform manual labor for at least 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities
These are included only as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Perform mastery level carpentry in one of the following skill sets:
o Compound – Taping (joint & mesh tape), patching, compound, sanding, priming, & painting.
o Mechanic – Securing track, installing: framing, sheetrock, blocking, cornerbeads, frameless & framed doors, door hardware, drop ceilings, sheetrock ceilings, insulation, performing demolition, and other complex carpentry tasks
• Measure, cut, & shape wood, metal, plastics & fiberglass
• Problem solving on the fly
• Work individually with little to no supervision
• Ensure Apprentices are producing quality work
• Build from drawings and plans
• Must be on time to work each day
• Keeping a clean work area
• Teach apprentices the craft of skilled carpentry
• Notify Foreman when supplies are getting low
• Bring waste carts to loading dock
• Reports questions, comments, & concerns to foreman
• Seek additional responsibility and guidance from company management to enhance skills, learn new skills, and create potential for advancement within the company

Requirements

Job Requirements
Requirements
A comparable amount of training, knowledge and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge
* Must know how to use every type of carpentry tool
* Must know how to read plans and blueprints
* Knows how to properly use power tools including: table saw, chop saw, skill saw, and router
* Basic math skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the construction trades

Experience
* 2 years prior commercial construction experience is needed
* OSHA 10 Card

Abilities
* Manual dexterity
* Work individually with little to no supervision
* Get to and from work on time each day
* Flexible schedule
* Follow oral instruction
* Must own the following tools depending on mastery skill set:
o Compound - Drywall trowels (assorted sizes), compound knife, compound plate, tape holders, compound tool belt, paint brush, and paint stick/ handle.
o Mechanic - Screw gun, bit set, drill-bit set, measuring tape, laser level, 2' level, hammer, sheetrock saw & knife, aluminum snips, crowbar, chalk line, screw drivers (Philips and Flathead), sheetrock plane, square, hand saw, pliers, channel lock, wrench, pencil, safety goggles, & wood chisel.
* Must pass the following company evaluations
o Carpentry Trainee Material & Tool Identification test
o Safety test
o Forman working evaluation - 6 day evaluation of carpentry skills by a company foreman
* Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds
* Climb and work from ladders
* Capably of significant: standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
* Work around dust and debris
* Establish and maintain friendly & effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, managers, and clients.