SUMMARY
The Carpenter for Formwork will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for sidewalks, foundations, and other projects.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Works well as part of a team
• Ability to complete respirator fit and breathability test.
• Obtain and maintain Q Clearance
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. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 15 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
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. Some travel to project locations may be required as well as some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program
• 3 years of experience via on-the-job training required.
• Maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license
CRITICAL FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Thorough understanding of legal and safety requirements relating to construction and building sites.