Posted: January 27, 2012

Position only open for veterans under veteran specific state grant. For non-veteran positions, go to www.americorps.gov

Job Description
Carpenter’s Assistant is responsible for completing Rough and finish carpentry work on St. Bernard Project’s clients’ homes/jobsites. This work includes:
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws; Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Install interior doors, trim, baseboard and cabinets.
Comfort reading blueprints and/or diagrams to understand dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.

Knowledge
Ability and willingness to work alongside peers with varying skill levels (apprentice and journeyman) and diverse backgrounds (AmeriCorps, veterans, long term volunteers).
Willingness to learn and adhere to International Residential Code and Louisiana code.
Willingness to learn and apply practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, quality control, cost control and safety that are required to complete a project to building codes
Willingness to learn to read blueprints and architectural plans
Willingness to take direct and show initiative necessary to complete layout, framing, finishing of projects
Interest in developing mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
High regard for safety
Strong passion for the work of the St Bernard Project

Requirements:
Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Successful work history.
Valid State Driver’s License/Valid Social Security Number/Card or Passport
Be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
Possess verifiable references

Please send resume and cover letter to veterans@stbernarproject.org
If you need help with your resume: http://www.hireheroesusa.org/veterans/resume-tools
Call Ashley D. with questions 504-277-6831