SUMMARY

General Construction Carpenters report to the Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

Jostin is currently hiring for all 3 levels (1,2, &3) of General Construction Carpenters in Cincinnati and Lexington. Please see the preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications for each level below.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 1

A General Construction Carpenter 1 requires the mastering of the laborer classification skill set. Below are requirements for knowledge and skills for this level of General Construction Carpenter.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general contracting
• Knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site
• Knowledge of general trade work

Skills:

• Properly align walls
• Visualize wall layouts
• Perform exterior/interior wall blocking
• Be comfortable working in public settings
• Ability to operate various power tools in a safe manner
• Ability to install and troubleshoot doors/frames and hardware
• Ability to understand detailed instructions on proper installation techniques of various finished products
• Ability to install accessories
• Knowledge of doors/frames and hardware
• Knowledge of architectural construction, mainly within the commercial construction field
• Knowledge of fasteners and how to determine elevations from drawings
• Assist with safety barricades
• Assist with framing

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 2

A General Construction Carpenter 2 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 1, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to complete stair forming/layout of stairs
• Ability to layout and complete stud framing (wood and metal)
• Ability to read blueprints and understand details
• Ability to complete pre-layout of walls
• Ability to install frames
• Ability to install safety barricades
• Ability to work in finished environments

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 3

A General Construction Carpenter 3 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 2, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills:

• Visualize wall layout and perform proper steps to ensure accurate layout dimensions
• Meet daily with the crew to maintain a safe working environment
• Properly rig loads with proper cables or strapping for crane or forklift material handling
• Operate layout equipment
• Manage crews
• Conduct trainings
• Knowledge of architectural construction, commonly within the commercial construction field
• Ability to install casework, trim, access panels, window coverings, and miscellaneous metals
• Ability to read blueprints and scale for proper layouts
• Assist superintendent with daily planning, scheduling, safety, JSA’s, and inventory

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS:

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening
• The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary
• The ability to work in harsh weather conditions for long periods of time
• The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
• The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
• Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati
• COVID vaccinations may be required on some job sites