Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints;
- Cut and form wood and other materials to fit in designated spaces;
- Install and modify pieces of structures in building projects;
- Use tools including circular saws, grinders, levels, drills;
- Carve and assemble furniture and fixtures that will form part of finished projects;
- Understand other aspects of the construction process;
- Inspect and repair damaged pieces and structures; and
- Leave worksite in clean and usable condition.
Qualifications
- Understand how to safely use tools and follow job site safety protocols;
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally move or lift heavy objects;
- Excellent fine motor skills and an eye for aesthetics;
- Knowledge of building materials, particularly different types of wood and their uses;
- Willingness to work with others on occasionally complex, long-lasting projects; and
- Provide customer service to clients and/or general contractors overseeing a project.