Carpenter

The Carpenter is responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing containerized units as well as troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions. Must be experienced in framing and finishing systems and will able to produce and maintain well-functioning containerized units to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of the containers at all times.  

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Prepare the layout of the project and work with blueprints or instructions from managers
• Estimate height, width, length and other proportions
• Select material, such as but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass, hardware and adhesives
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples and utilize chisels, lanes, saws, drills and other hand tools
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure all is level and secure
• Install and or replace windows, tiles, fixtures and doors
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Experience in industrial and/or commercial building
• Demonstrable ability to use hand tools
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulation guidelines
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to take direction and work well with a team

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no present requirement for supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a workshop environment.   We operate 24/7/365, inside and outside, in all weather conditions.  This role routinely uses standard carpentry equipment and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.  There is an expectation of clear communication in English both written and orally.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Ability to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb and stand.   Lifting of up to 75 lbs may occur.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position based in our Jackson, MS location. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends will be required based on contract needs.

Travel

Up to 25%

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.  
• 3 years experience as a commercial construction carpenter (certifications obtained, if any)

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) 

AAP/EEO Statement

Deployed Resources, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.