Construction Carpenter

Job Overview

General Construction Carpenters report to the Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Construction Carpenters report to the Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

Jostin is currently hiring for all 3 levels (1,2, &3) of General Construction Carpenters in Cincinnati and Lexington. Please see the preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications for each level below.

Job Qualifications

A General Construction Carpenter 1 requires the mastering of the laborer classification skill set. Below are requirements for knowledge and skills for this level of General Construction Carpenter.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general contracting

• Knowledge of power tools

• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site

• Knowledge of general trade work

Skills:

• Properly align walls

• Visualize wall layouts

• Perform exterior/interior wall blocking

• Be comfortable working in public settings

• Ability to operate various power tools in a safe manner

• Ability to install and troubleshoot doors/frames and hardware

• Ability to understand detailed instructions on proper installation techniques of various finished products

• Ability to install accessories

• Knowledge of doors/frames and hardware

• Knowledge of architectural construction, mainly within the commercial construction field

• Knowledge of fasteners and how to determine elevations from drawings

• Assist with safety barricades

• Assist with framing

Other

• Valid driver’s license

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening

• The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary

• The ability to work in harsh weather conditions for long periods of time

• The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

• The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing

• Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati

• COVID vaccinations may be required on some job sites