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Job Description

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2031.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction Carpenters”.

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Tasks for “Building Carpenter”

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Work with or remove hazardous material.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

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