Carpenter, Construction - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, set, and strip concrete formwork, bulkheads, blockouts, embeds, and related forming for foundations, pads, walls, piers, and equipment bases in support of civil and concrete work
• Construct work platforms, stairs, ladders, railings, toe boards, and access structures so civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and related crews can work safely at height and around equipment
• Frame, hang, and finish wood and light-gauge structures, including blocking, backing, partitions, door and window bucks, and equipment pads per issued-for-construction drawings
• Layout from control, measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, engineered wood, and related materials to drawing, specification, and site standards
• Build and maintain temporary facilities, weather protection, enclosures, and safety structures that keep other trades productive through all construction phases
• Read and interpret construction drawings, details, elevations, and work orders; produce as-built markups
• Follow fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, hot-work, and permit requirements on an active construction site
• Operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, nailers, lasers, levels); climb structures; stage, protect, and store materials
• Coordinate with civil, concrete, plumbing, electrical, and other trades so forms, openings, embeds, and platforms land correctly for the next install
• Support punch-list closeout and turnover with engineers, contractors, and vendors
• Document work performed and as-built markups
• Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil carpentry experience building formwork, platforms, railings, framing, or related structures

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to read construction drawings, details, elevations, and work packages
• Proficiency with construction hand and power tools and layout tools (tape, level, square, laser)
• Working knowledge of construction safety, fall protection, and PPE requirements
• Journey-level carpenter experience (union or non-union) and/or completion of a carpenter apprenticeship
• Industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction experience building forms, platforms, and access structures that support other trades
• Experience on large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects, including work that supported civil, concrete, plumbing, or electrical crews
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training; fall-protection competent person
• Knowledge of print reading for architectural, structural, and civil drawings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hourly position with overtime
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Stand: up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: up to 75 lbs (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: up to 50 lbs (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day