Journeyman Carpenter

Company Overview: S.R. Freeman, Inc. is a premier provider of high-end residential construction services to discerning general contractors and homeowners. We are seeking top-notch working journeyman carpenters with at least 4 years' experience in residential frame and finish carpentry. This job requires a responsible, ambitious, energetic person who loves to take challenges head-on. This is a steady, full-time position with year-round work. Our company culture is one of mutual respect, improvement, and teamwork. We strive for continual improvement by teaching and coaching our team members while providing them with challenges and opportunities for growth. Here your input is welcome; you will have the chance to make an impact on our company. REQUIREMENTS: • Must have an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn. • Prefer a high school education or equivalent. • Prefer six (6) years’ experience in construction work. • Must be physically capable of lifting lumber, framing and finishing work on the job site. • Required to have a basic compliment of tools as outlined by S. R. Freeman, Inc. • Must be able to accurately read and use a tape measure. • Must be able to use a level accurately. • Must be able to proficiently read and understand building plans. • Must have a valid California Driver’s license and have a reliable means of transportation. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds. • Must have excellent eyesight and depth perception. • Must speak English well enough to take instructions from supervisors and communicate with fellow employees. • Must be able to read and write English well enough to read and follow instructions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Completes work as assigned by Carpenter Foreman. • Uses and maintains equipment and hand tools both his own, and those assigned to the project. • Job site roll out and clean up. • Cut and handle raw lumber for use in framing. • Frame walls, lay subfloor, hang shear, and nail off shear and roofs proficiently. • Understands shear walls, including edge nailing, hold downs, and sill plate fastening. • Proficiently installs girders and floor joists, including hardware. • Able to roll joists, stack roofs, and pull basic layout for infill construction. • Thoroughly understands exterior siding, flashing, and window and door installation. • Shows proficiency with exterior trim, such as crown, soffit, corbels, etc. • Read plans proficiently, understands all shear schedules, details, cross sections, floor plans, and elevations. • Knows wall details and can productively assist in that phase of the project. • Responsible for most of the layout on a given project, including joist, wall, beam, and roof layouts. • Understands how structural steel items work in wood frame buildings: base plates, moment frames, steel shape and size awareness. • Able to handle advanced tasks requiring intense thought, including cutting complex roofs, complex stairs and intricate pick-up items. • Can accurately and efficiently plumb and line any wall frame • Can productively run one or two men on given assignments. • Able to run fascia, varge, and overhang cleanly and efficiently. • Understands the basics of roof theory: can cut and stack a simple gable roof, and simple hip roof with minimal assistance. • Reports for assigned shift in a timely manner, ready to work at the start time. • Adheres to S R Freeman, Inc. rules and regulations, and operating procedures. • Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork, as evidenced by cooperation with supervisors and co-workers. • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow in the job. • Demonstrates ability to productively and effectively run a small crew. • Demonstrates the ability to pass a written exam based on the required skills for this position • Demonstrates safe work habits, and always uses safety glasses, proper lifting techniques, etc. • Supervisor is satisfied with the quantity and quality of work performed. • Demonstrates the ability to acquire the required tools. • Supervisor has been informed in advance of any absence, late arrival or early departure. • Paperwork and time sheets are up to date and accurate. • Tardiness and absenteeism must be less than 2%. • Supervisor has been informed of any potential problems on the job or with the equipment and hand tools. BENEFITS: • Competitive wages • Full medical, dental, and vision health insurance • 401k, with a percentage of wages automatically donated to the fund by SRF • PTO (personal time off) • Sick Time • Interest-free tool acquisition • Proactive training program • Objective skills assessment to help you grow your skills • Unlimited upward mobility within our dynamic and growing company