Carpenter - Year Round

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Carpenter                                             

Reports To: Mountain Facilities Manager                                

Department: Carpentry

Classification: Year Round Full Time

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Carpenter will perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry work as part of constructing, maintaining, repairing, or modifying buildings and facilities throughout the company’s campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs and completes a variety of carpentry tasks with quality workmanship to construct, maintain, repair, or modify buildings or facilities; tasks may include measuring and marking materials; repairing and replacing floors, roofs, wall sidings, or doors; installing partitions, walls, and doors; erecting scaffolding; and building wood structures.
• Inspects worksites.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and schematics to determine the necessary materials, equipment, tools, and methods.
• Recommends additional departmental or contract staff when needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Safely and efficiently operates a variety of power and hand tools to complete jobs accurately and to specifications; such tools may include hammers, saws, drills, planers, and mortising machines.
• Protects furnishings, equipment, and other property during carpentry repairs by properly covering or removing items.
• Restores worksites to original condition by removing debris, scaffolding, and equipment used during the project and returning property, furnishings and equipment to proper location.
• Develops and maintains records regarding time spent and materials used for specific jobs.
• Provides status reports including the status of work projects, materials used, and hours spent performing labor to supervisor or other appropriate project lead.
• Performs spot checks on equipment to ensure proper working condition; services tools and equipment as needed and returns damaged items for repair or replacement.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations, policies, and laws regarding construction, repairs, and proper environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, or use of chemical substances.
• Follows standard safety precautions; adheres to operators instructions when using power tools; wears recommended protective equipment such as goggles, hearing protectors, and/or work gloves.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides all aspects of carpentry on a wide variety of construction projects.
• Collaborates with all departments performing carpentry duties on a variety of new, repair and maintenance projects.
• Assists the Mountain Facilities Manager with all aspects of building construction and repair.
• Assists in all material and supply orders.
• Maintains all Carpentry Department equipment.
• Always act in a safe manner while performing duties.
• Provides a high level of support and cooperation with other departments.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assists with company maintenance and signage.
• Performs other duties as required.

-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Thorough understanding of carpentry tools, techniques, and terminology.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Complete knowledge of the carpentry trade.
• Knowledge and skill to operate various hand and power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and other plans.
• HVAC skills helpful.
• Valid driver’s license

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This role will work in a variety of environments and weather with exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in both indoor and outdoor construction and carpentry. The work is predominately outdoors, extreme weather conditions and temperatures at times are to be expected. Some indoor responsibilities require office duties within a carpentry shop setting. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to use fingers with dexterity to complete detailed carpentry and finish work. 
• Must have a full range of physical motion as required to properly operate manual and electric power tools.
• Must have balance necessary to traverse and work on scaffolding and roofs.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity to interpret plans and blueprints. 
• Advanced ability to ski or snowboard to get to various locations throughout the mountain

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This role is a full time year round. The standard schedule is approximately a 10-hour day, 4-5 days per week. Schedule may require evening, weekend, and holiday work depending on business need. 

Required Education & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of carpentry experience; OR
• Completion of vocational or apprenticeship program in carpentry/building trades; OR
• Three years of experience in carpentry under the supervision of a skilled carpenter; OR
• A satisfactory combination of experience required.

Preferred Education & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years experience in the building and construction industry and trades.
• Minimum 5 years of safely operating various hand tools and power equipment associated with carpentry projects.
• Trained in project design and fabrication helpful.
• Basic knowledge of IBC codes and ADA requirements desired.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

                Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is an AA/EEO Employer committed to a drug free workplace.