Carpenter Job at Bowhead

Bowhead Takotna, AK

Overview:
Summary:

Perform tasks involving all type of craft skill on a construction project in the Alaska village. Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood. This includes but is not limited to building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and floors. May also install cabinets, siding, roofing, drywall, insulation or other duties as assigned.

UIC Construction started business in 1978 as a small contractor serving Alaska’s North Slope and has grown into a major, full-service General Contractor with more than $1 billion in completed projects throughout Alaska and the lower 48. UICC’s core competencies include civil and vertical construction in remote locations that require expertise in logistics with or without arctic construction techniques. UICC offers a full range of construction related services including pre-construction and pre-planning, design-build, construction management, general contracting, and long-term facilities management.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
  • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
    • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
    • Follow established safety rules, regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
    • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
    • Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
    • Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
    • Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
    • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
    • Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
    • Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
    • Operate basic construction equipment such as forklifts and man-lifts.
    • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  • Knowledge of general, basic construction techniques and safe working practices is essential.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and specifications books.
  • Must be able to work in a clean and neat manner and with respect to owner’s property and operations.
  • Have a basic understanding of interrelated systems such as the electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
  • Must be able perform assigned duties in a safe and proficient manner.
  • Must be reliable and able to work with little supervision.
  • Must be able to maintain a clean, neat and safe work site.
  • Willingness to be a team player and to follow instructions.
  • Must have all necessary tools.
  • Ability to perform duties and operation of tools of the trade in strict compliance with OSHA rules.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.



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