Looking for an exciting and rewarding career in commercial construction? Christman Facilities Solutions is seeking experienced Carpenters for construction projects in the Dallas, TX area! Candidates should have a wide variety of rough and finish carpentry skills and someone who loves thinking outside the box. At Christman, we offer performance-based raises, paid vacation, and have an excellent benefits package. We are also open to candidates without a High School Diploma/GED.

Position Summary

The Carpenter is responsible for the acquisition of material, installation of material, monitoring jobsite safety and developing field leadership skills.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Measure and take off proposed items.
2. Build barriers for various types of jobsite environments to potentially include epidemiology to include but not limited to scaffolding, drywall partitions, wood/metal forms, cabinetry work, etc.
3. Prepare work area by removing objects interfering with work, ensuring all materials are at the jobsite and perform preliminary work, which requires less skill and is repetitive in nature.
4. Comprehend epidemiology requirements and safety (ICRA and PCRA) documents.
5. Communicate and present self professionally within publicly occupied jobsite locations.
6. Communicate with other trades.
7. Clean work area daily and maintain equipment in safe working condition.
8. Commute to multiple job sites as needed within specified work region.
9. Readies all tools to be used in construction, erection, installing and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard or other construction materials required.
10. Ability to work in areas with multiple trades.
11. Know and follow all company and customer safety policies.
12. Proficient safety knowledge.
13. Ability to sketch simple fabrications.
14. Must be able to operate standard carpentry related hand tools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. The job requires they wear protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhats and safety glasses). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.

Physical Demands

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs)

Expected Hours of Work

Full time, more than 40- hours a week. May work nights and weekends, construction may, at times, continue around the clock to meet deadlines. Nights and weekends required at times due to availability of the job site.

Travel

Must have reliable transportation. Travel to and from the construction site is required. Long distance travel will be required which may include overnight stays depending on the project.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Three (3 ) or more years of relevant work experience or proven established work history for the position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must be able to: bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, reach overhead, and lift 80 pounds.
2. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas, and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable to use.
3. Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, and snow.
4. Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
5. Job requires employees to have required personal tools with them at all times (waist tool belt, as worn weights approximately 30 lbs).
6. Work from all types of ladders and be able to carry and relocate a step ladder (up to 12') by one's self.
7. Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1- 250 lbs., Class 1A- 300 lbs.).
8. Perform work at various heights, up to 90' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
9. Work in restricted areas (utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics). Must receive proper training before working in restricted areas.
10. Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.