Posted 3mo ago

Apprentice Carpenter (4 year Program)

@ Klover Contracting
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States
$20-$33/hrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Measure materials, Use tools, Install components
Requirements Summary:HS diploma/GED; interest in construction; safety focus; ability to learn; 2 yrs experience as laborer or carpenter helper.
Technical Tools Mentioned:hand tools, power tools, PPE, measuring tools, ladders, levels, framing squares
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Apprentice Carpenter (4 year program)

TRAVEL TO WORKSITES ARE A 70 MILE RADIUS OF QUAKERTOWN (TRI-STATE AREA, PA)


Klover is offering an Apprenticeship Carpentry 4-year program. The benefits of this program are NO COLLEGE DEBT because we pay for your schooling in FULL, on-the-job training, paid hourly while in the classroom, every 6-month pay increase (starting at $19.87 and ending at $33.11), and at the end of 4 years you will GRADUATE with a CERTIFICATE from ABC as a JOURNEYPERSON CARPENTER!

General
Summary of Position

The Apprentice
Carpenter is an entry-level
position that exists to develop the employee into a Journeyman Carpenter
through formalized education and on-the-job training.

Essential
(Core Competencies) Duties

  • Accurately
    measure height, width, length, and other proportions
  • Assist
    in material take-offs to ensure proper material selection and quantity needed
  • Work
    with materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and/or drywall
  • Utilize
    appropriate tools and materials to build or repair structural components
  • Join
    materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
  • Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to
    ensure everything is level and secure
  • Assist in building and/or installing windows, roof systems,
    stairs, blocking
  • Assist in installing all types of ceiling grid systems
    (standard, slotted, and specialty products)
  • Assist in Cut and install drywall with minimum waste
  • Assist installation of millwork, casework, doors and hardware,
    and bath accessories
  • Always exercise the proper use of PPE
  • Attend
    required safety training as assigned
  • Attend ABC school at scheduled times and
    fully cooperate and participate in all activities, assignments, and
    assessments
  • Must pass both written and practical
    exams at the end of each level
  • Learn the proper use of construction
    safety equipment
  • Learn the proper use and maintenance of
    trade specific tools
  • Regular attendance and punctuality for
    both classroom and on-the-job training

 Other

  • Other duties and projects as assigned. 
  • Required
    to adhere to all Klover policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Required
Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED from an
    accredited school
  • Strong interest in the construction
    trades
  • Strong commitment to working safely
  • Ability to listen, learn, follow
    instructions
  • 2 years experience working as a
    construction laborer or carpenters help or some combination of education and
    experience.

Preferred
Education and Experience:

Key
Competencies:

  • Self-motivated to grow personally and
    professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in
    the position and/or industry
  • Conscientious with customers in areas
    such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations
  • Ability to successfully adapt (personally
    and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment
  • Ability to build a relationship with
    another person or group through effective communication skills (listening,
    speaking & behaving)
  • Ability to focus on and meet target goals
    and objectives
  • Ability to work effectively and
    productively as a member of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to manage one's internal states,
    impulses and resources
  • Ability to listen, learn, follow
    instructions and conform to local building codes under the supervision of a
    qualified Journeyman Carpenter

Work
Environment:

Apprentice Carpenters
work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects, with
varying degrees of exposure to the elements. 
During the regular school schedule, you will be receiving instruction
indoors in an environmentally controlled location.

Physical Requirements Continued

  • Due to the physical nature of the position, employee must have full
    dexterity of their hands and arms
  • Employee must be able to see objects close and far away
  • At times, multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job,
    employee must have the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is
    associated with the task they are completing. 
    Employees with any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered
    fit for duty to perform this position
  • Due to the safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times,
    employee must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of a
    mind altering or performance altering substance.  At no time, should employee be found to be
    possessing or using a mind or performance altering substance while performing
    any Company task

  

V.                
Company Standards

  • The employee will represent
    the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within
    the communities served
  • The employee will encourage
    and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent
    information in a timely and effective manner
  • The employee will endeavor
    to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to
    company policies
  • Consistently demonstrates Company Guiding Values of Quality, Customer
    Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community

Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change over time.  This job
description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive
list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to
perform from time to time.  The employee
may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the
Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you,
you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure
how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.

Klover Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Medical Gap Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Basic Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K
  • Employee Referral Program

 

Klover Contracting Inc.
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind.  Klover
is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employing an
inclusive and diverse workforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition
to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment. 


Klover SEPA Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status