Framer / Tradesman

Framer/Tradesman

Pay Range: $20- $26 Depending on Experience (DOE)

New to Intermediate 1-3 years

Job Description

The Framer/Tradesman follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains all structures to which he/she has been assigned. Being a Framer/Tradesman requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may also be required. In addition, a Tradesman typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Tradesman gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline, and so, often works under moderate supervision. Working as a Framer/Tradesman requires 1-3 years of related experience in framing.

Skills Desired

General Construction – Construction Drawings – Plumbing - Electrical Systems – Carpentry - Framing

Responsibilities

• Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures
• Digging trenches and backfilling holes
• Operating equipment and heavy machinery
• Following instructions from construction project managers and supervisors
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Removing hazardous materials and debris from the work site
• Assisting trade workers, such as carpenters or electricians
• Controlling the work site by putting up barriers and signs or directing traffic

Requirements

• Alcohol/Drug free at all times while on the job site
• High standards of integrity and professionalism
• Experience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts and fork lifts
• 1 to 3 years of working as a Framer/Tradesman in a construction-related job
• Following rules of the Foreman, Project Manager or other supervisors
• Loading/Unloading building materials
• Removing waste and hazardous materials from the jobsite
• Assisting trade workers, such as carpenters or framers
• Passing drug and background checks
• Have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle for work.
• Have the necessary tools and a belt to keep them available
• Ability to change job sites and work with different clients