Carpenter - Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority : Job Details

The Carpenter is a skilled craftsman to construct or repair homes and other facilities throughout Southeast Alaska using a variety of hand and power tools. Installs weatherization or mold prevention improvements to reduce home energy consumption and improve home air quality. II. Authority:Reports to DCM Project Superintendent or designee.III. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs detailed residential carpentry work at the direction of project superintendent or project coordinator. Framing of walls; hanging drywall; install exterior siding; installing cabinets; installing insulation; adding fixtures and finishes; install windows; install lighting; determine size and material needs and using power equipment to cut to size; Perform carpentry techniques to reduce home/building energy consumption. Position will require construction related to residential repair/rehabilitation. Position will require travel to various Southeast Alaska communities (up to 50% of time traveling). IV. Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

• Knowledge of residential carpentry
• Ability to work independently
• Understanding of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, and safety
• Ability to read blueprints and accurately measure and cut dimensional lumber and plywood.
• Proficient in the correct methods of weather proofing of windows and doors during installations.
• Experience working on roofs and associated tasks such as fascia, soffit and proper ridge vent installation.
• Some knowledge of weatherization protocol to limit air flow during early phases of construction, i.e. plumbing and electrical penetrations, backer rod, etc.
• Experience with basic residential ventilation systems such as bathroom and kitchen fans.
• Ability to work through difficult situations in a considerate and positive manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding programs and clients.
• Ability to drive passenger vehicles or trucks.
• Able and willing to travel by boat or small plane to Southeast Alaska communities up to 50% of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Work outdoors
  • Work in attics, crawl spaces and other enclosed areas.
  • Talk or hear;
  • Stand;
  • Walk;
  • Use hands to finger, handle or feel;
  • Reach with hands and arms;.
  • Climb or balance; especially on ladder
  • Work at heights on roof or on side of multi story units.
  • Stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl;
  • Occasionally required to sit.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

V. Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of documented residential construction experience. Possess valid Alaska driver's license.

VI. Grade Level:Depending on experience.