Lead Carpenter

75 Congress street near Fleet Street, Portsmouth NH

Description

Position: Lead Carpenter/ Carpenter Ben Franklin Block Group 75 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH Restoration of the Ben Franklin Block Buildings – An Historic Center of Commerce and Living- An Early American Icon The Ben Franklin Block Group is in the Business of Historic Commercial Property Restoration, Management and Leasing. We hire a broad range of skilled people in the associated management fields, and trades. Our people typically make a long term home here. The Ben Franklin Block Group has been an established and stable construction and real estate group in the Portsmouth area for over 25 years The Ben Franklin Block Buildings are prominent historic Buildings in Portsmouth’s historic district. The current construction project is converting the upper floors to beautiful market rate and luxury residential units, bringing this 19th century architectural gem into the 21st century. We will need you to join or lead a team that is production and quality focused. General Job Description: Responsible for performing advanced carpentry skills for building residential units and restoration of historic buildings. Executes details with a high level of craftsmanship. Provides well paced, dependable and consistent work production. Ensures teamwork and quality is maintained. Lead Carpenters will layout out work and insure job completion of their work and the work of a few carpenters on their crew. Takes direction from Owner or Project Superintendent. Great Work Environment, Indoor work in winter, Paid Generous Vacation, Holiday, Sick time, Life Insurance, More. Experience/Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED 10 years+ in residential construction. Proficiency in all aspects of framing and finish carpentry. Trade school education a plus. Qualities Required: Solid work ethic. Communicates well with all team members. Has a strong sense of aesthetics and appreciates architectural detail. Is candid and honest. Listens and observes. Gets the job done properly and on schedule. Works to improve trade knowledge and skills. Has an open mind and positive attitude. Requirements/qualities for Advancement: 10 hour OSHA class Demonstrates and adeptness at consistently implementing craftsman level work and can teach/lead others in this work. Displays commitment to quality. Demonstrated team player. Demonstrates ability to read plans, make materials list, and execute the work per plans and specifications. Working knowledge of Interior finishes, advanced stair, roof, floor, and wall, systems. Shows growing responsibility capabilities, including maintaining high quality production with a 1-3 person crew. Able to create scope of work and manage materials needed to complete it. Salary Range/Pay Scale: Open, Flexible, And Compensation is reviewed in 30, 90, and 180 days. Benefits: Great Work Environment, Indoor Work in winter, Paid Generous Vacation, Holiday, Sick time, Life Insurance; Other items available. Advancement Potential: Eligible for Lead Carpenter/Assistant Superintendent position. The Ben Franklin Block Group has been an established and stable construction and real estate group in the Portsmouth area for over 25 years. We are only looking for good, stable, and experienced staff.