Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

North Sky Construction is a Grand Forks, ND-based private contractor providing general contracting, design-build, and construction management services across the surrounding region. As an established and respected construction organization, we are committed to our clients and end-users by performing to high ethical standards, taking pride in our work, while providing an exceptional outcome for all to enjoy.

Position Summary:

Are you seeking a new opportunity where you can grow with an organization? Are you able to multi-task and adapt to a variety of roles and responsibilities with the ability to get things done? North Sky Construction is seeking a Carpenter I who wants a career, not just a job to join our group. As a Carpenter I for our company, you need to possess the following abilities, including, but not limited to:

• A strong working knowledge of commercial construction methods and practices.
• Ability to read/understand blueprints/specifications/shop drawings and field orders to determine job tasks.
• Understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Manage and control material and equipment inventories.
• Work with materials such as metal, wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and concrete.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure without fear of failing.
• Utilize tools such as saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
• Perform general construction demolition.
• Ability to accurately layout, and efficiently frame metal and wood wall and parapet assemblies.
• Accurately install blocking wood and metal materials to support wall-mounted items.
• Correctly and efficiently set door frame and window assemblies.
• Install and adjust door hardware.
• Install restroom accessories and partitions.
• Assemble and install casework, trim, countertops, and windowsills.
• Safely erect and work on ladders and scaffolding.
• Identify and report on areas impacted.
• Remediation of all foreign agents from the structure.
• Evaluate and document readings for acceptable levels.
• Perform set up and clean up tasks at job sites.
• And, perform other duties and assigned.

Additional Expectations:

• Promote a positive, effective work environment while fostering communication and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively important project information to the leadership team and coworkers.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in quality and craftsmanship.
• Communicate with a positive and empathetic approach to customer interactions.
• Work diligently and move from one task to another without a loss of efficiency.
• Respond positively to sudden changes. Apply flexibility and the ability to adjust quickly.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy of work.
• Work independently and exhibit strong problem-solving, decision making, and judgement skills.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-train as requested to develop and broaden skill set.
• Be a team player willing to assist with a variety of tasks and assignments.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, and responsibility in carrying out the functions of this position.
• Willing desire to better themselves professionally by attending NDSC courses.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED (Required).
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (Required).
• Ability to pass a background check (Required).
• Preferred eight years carpentry experience working in a variety of settings.
• Professional communication and leadership skills.
• Strong math & analytical skills.
• Familiar with safe usage of tools and equipment.
• Be able to lift and carry up-to 75 pounds.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.
• OSHA 10-hour Card, or willing to obtain an OSHA 10-hour Card.
• Driver's license and a clear driving record (Required).
• Must be willing to obtain a Commercial Drivers License / Group A classification.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening (Required).

In a nutshell, we want an experienced ethical person with integrity who is responsible, accountable, dedicated, punctual, professional, meticulous, and dependable who takes pride and ownership in the company and their projects, performs at a craftsperson level, and who has a passion for construction.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions, at a minimum:

• Position involves standing for extended periods of time.
• Be able to communicate effectively in a typical field environment with an above-standard level of noise.
• Sit, bend, walk, and lift to 75 pounds at any given time.
• Visit multiple construction job sites which the employee will be expose to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Be able to move around prospective or current project sites, including climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.

Our Benefits:

In addition to working in a team-building environment, we offer our full-time team:

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

To learn more about North Sky Construction, visit our company website at

North Sky Construction is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on-the-basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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