Employment Opportunities
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Carpenters Apprentice
Job Summary
Herr & Company is looking for Apprentice Carpenters to join our team. Your job will entail constructing and/or renovating homes and commercial buildings, including rough framing, stairways, setting doors and windows and installing cabinetry, siding and drywall according to specifications.
Your overall objective will be to work a part of the Herr & Co. team, as instructed by the job site superintendent, to achieve daily goals. Our hours are 7:30 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. You are expected to know and follow all company policies as outlined in the Herr & Co. Employee Handbook.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the job site on time and ready to work
- Follow instructions of the job site superintendent and lead carpenter.
- Perform all work accurately and to Herr & Co. standards, including but not limited to demolition, framing, siding, flooring, installing cabinetry and hardware, and setting doors and windows
- Adhere to all safety regulations and policies
- Communicate with supervisor and/or project manager regarding job issues, requests for time off, and other job-related matters
Qualifications
- Beginning carpenters and those with limited experience encouraged to apply. Herr & Company will train, as needed.
- Willingness to learn new skills including installation methods and safe operation of carpentry tools.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve on the job when assigned new tasks.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from Herr & Co. job sites
- Have required hand tools (including nail bag, hammer, square, utility knife, and tape measure). Herr & Co. will provide large and specialty tools (table saw, miter saw, compressor, nail guns, etc.)
- Good physical condition and endurance to perform physical tasks typical in the construction industry, including but not limited to kneeling/bending for long periods, walking on uneven or narrow surfaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding, crawling and lifting at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Comfortable working at heights
- Able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages
- Profit sharing
- Paid vacation
- Health insurance
Carpenter
Herr & Co. is looking for experienced carpenters to join our team. Carpenters are a key part of our company, as they are responsible for efficiently performing tasks on the job site and putting quality work in place. A Herr & Co. carpenter must be capable of working alone or in a team of 2-3 at any time.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the job site on time, working Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no weekends)
- Follow company policies outlined in the Herr & Co. employee handbook
- Follow directions of the job site superintendent
- Perform work correctly and accurately to Herr & Co. standards; work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, framing, siding, flooring, installing cabinetry, setting doors and windows, and installing hardware
- Adhere to all safety regulations and policies
- Work as part of the Herr & Co. team to achieve daily goals
- Communicate clearly with supervisor and project manager regarding job issues, requests for sick or vacation leave, and any other job-related matters
Job Requirements
- Minimum of (5) years carpentry experience required; must include forming, framing, and finish carpentry
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License and reliable transportation to Herr & Co. job sites
- Must have required hand tools (drill/driver, hammer, square, and tape measure); Herr & Co. will provide large and specialty tools (table saw, miter saw, compressor, nail guns, etc.)
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform physical tasks normal to the construction industry, including but not limited to, kneeling/bending for long periods, walking on uneven or narrow surfaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding, crawling, and lifting at least 50lbs. on a regular basis
- Must be able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
- Must be comfortable working at heights
- Must be capable of using all tools typical to a construction job site
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Profit sharing