Rough Carpenter

J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. 

Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

Rough Carpenter:

Rough carpenters are responsible for building and erecting rough wooden structures and building the framework of structures. The rough carpenter focuses on forming the foundations, frames and other basics of building. The rough carpenter uses a variety of hand and power tools to begin the construction of buildings. 

Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets blueprints and ensures that structures are built correctly on a foundational level. 
• Construct rudimentary elements of a structure such as floors, roofs and walls with the contract documents, shop drawings and project drawings.
• Operates carpentry tools such as drills, hand saws, squares, etc. and shop tools such as table saws, band saws, drill presses, etc.
• Layout, measure and cut materials.
• Nails/screws materials together.
• Builds and installs doors, window frames, subflooring, fixtures and other structure details.
• Install required hardware associated with the rough carpentry.
• Install required sealants and adhesives associated with rough carpentry.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work area.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.) preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience as a carpenter. Must have skills using standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the carpentry trade.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trades.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to work well with other members of the building crew and other employees and sub-contractors.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• OSHA 10 Certification or equivalent safety training.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.