Carpenter - Restoration Technician

Responsible for performing all work on-site assigned such as trim carpentry, painting, rough framing carpentry, drywall work, cleaning, and material manipulation. Technicians are responsible for all on-site labor and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs all assigned carpentry tasks including trim work, door hanging, base installation and mitering, casing installation, and cutting materials to specific measurements. *
• Must be able to operate power tools and table saws in a proper and safe manner. *
• Must be able to deliver materials to site in a company owned vehicle. *
• Works directly project managers to ensure tasks on-site are done in a correct and timely manner.
• Shows compassion with property owners and project payees when dealing with their loss.
• Ability to complete all painting tasks such as texturing, spray nozzle knowledge, and roll-on paint experience. *
• Ability to install dry wall, tape and mud seams, sand drywall for a presentable finish, and feather drywall into existing walls.
• Has knowledge of stain matching process and can stain given materials with proper technique.
• Demonstrates proficiencies in the knowledge of general construction and property damage restoration means and methods.
• Rotates through a board-up on-call schedule taking leadership when called out to emergency situations.
• Takes instruction from assigned manager and communicates with them on a regular basis.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professionalism
• Empathy skills
• Detail orientation skills
• Oral and written communication
• Time management
• Scheduling skills and experience.
• Commitment to Customer Service
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Possess good organization and verbal communication skills.
• Displays strong collaborative ability with peers, subordinates and managers.

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers. Ability to read and interpret given work orders from project managers.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate common construction measurement. Ability to add fractions of measurements quickly for materials installation purposes.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Encircle, PSA Web and Microsoft Outlook.

Required Education and Experience
1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. 2-4 years' experience in carpentry, painting, or dry walling.

Specialized Training:

• IICRC FSRT
• IICRC WRT
• IICRC ASD
• IICRC OCT

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license
• WI Dwelling Contractor

Equipment:

• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Measuring Tools
• Ladder
• Other Misc. Equipment As Needed

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates partially on job sites. These sites may be damaged by fire, flooding, wind damage or other structural damage.
• Must be able to move freely over uneven and/or debris ridden sites.
• Reporting and management interaction occur in a professional office setting.
• Lifting may be required.
• Travel within the region (tri-state area) may be requested.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); hot or cold conditions (weather), fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

- Walk; sit; use hands; and talk or hear.

- The employee is frequently required to stand.

- The employee will be required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.