Job Description
Job Description
Advanced Carpenter – Commercial Restoration & ReconstructionLOCATION: Alaiedon Township, MICompensation & Benefits
Our Client offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal well-being, including:
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401(k) with company match
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Paid holidays & paid time off
Position Overview
This role provides essential operational support for commercial reconstruction and restoration projects. The Advanced Carpenter is a critical contributor on large-scale commercial CAT Team projects and plays a leadership role in training and mentoring junior carpenters.
Professionals in this role possess advanced knowledge of commercial construction practices, tools, and equipment, including shrink-wrapping methods, material installation, and project execution. This position represents Level 4 in the Progressive Carpenter career track and offers growth opportunities into Estimator or Project Manager development paths.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively identify potential project challenges and request support as needed
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Train and mentor Basic and Intermediate Carpenter team members
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Serve as a knowledgeable on-site resource for most project-related questions
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Construct effective containment systems for dust, debris, and airborne contaminants
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Build and repair metal-framed walls, acoustical ceilings, and roofing systems
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Perform flood cutting, salvage operations, and labeling of materials using approved methods
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Identify insulation types, thicknesses, and R-values
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Apply advanced construction skills across trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, framing, ceilings, roofing, and siding
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Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain clean, serviceable equipment
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Maintain strict attention to detail and customer property protection standards
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Deliver outstanding customer service in all interactions
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Work efficiently under schedule deadlines
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Support after-hours, weekend, and periodic travel project needs
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Accurately document labor hours, equipment usage, and materials consumption
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Participate in company-sponsored operations and safety training programs
Requirements & Expectations
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Supervise unskilled labor, entry-level and intermediate team members, and subcontractors on residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, institutional, and high-risk projects
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Provide clear guidance on project tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately
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Maintain tools and equipment used in daily operations
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Perform emergency response services such as board-ups and securing structures against further damage
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Complete additional duties as business needs require