Carpenter

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is a great place to work!

Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community.

We have a great benefits package which includes the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), Supplemental Benefit System Annuity Plan (SBS), and employer paid Life/STD/LTD insurance, extremely affordable health coverage, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, an educational reimbursement program, a great wellness program and 457 optional pre-tax deferrals.

If you are interested in the Carpenter position and you have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply.

General Function

Under the direct supervision of the Construction Superintendent, this position provides services for skilled work at the journeyman level in construction. Position will construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. The work will also involve performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of equipment and other building systems.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

Performs interior and exterior remodeling with an emphasis on detailed finish carpentry. Other work to include weatherization related carpentry and handyman work described below

Install, build or repair cabinets, doors, millwork, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Assists in organizing construction projects.

Assists in the generation of detailed material lists, for upcoming projects, within CIHA procurement policy guidelines.

Assists in the estimation of labor, time, cost and materials through individual knowledge and with assistance of vendors and contractors.

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Performs weatherization repairs, including but not limited to attic space ventilation, baffling and insulating, crawlspace air sealing and insulation. The work will also include removal and replacement of single pane windows with thermopane units, wall insulation and vapor barrier upgrades, insulated door units, and weather stripping.

Performs ADA accessibility improvements, including but not limited to compliant decks, porches, and ramps, grab bars, hand rails, and interior and exterior compliant doors.

Performs lead-based paint testing and removal of contaminated materials according to EPA guidelines.

Repairs floors, installs soft and ceramic tile and window glass.

Performs manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials, supplies and equipment.

Keeps records which include vendor and contractor records, bids, and weekly timesheet report.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, practices used in carpentry, weatherization, and painting trades.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the buildings, electrical or mechanical trades.

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, processes and materials involved in trades related to general construction.

Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials required for construction projects.

Ability to keep records and reports relating to inventory of equipment and material.

Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.

Ability to enter through attic and crawlspace access panels which measure 20” x 24”

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in the construction trades.

Ability to work with the public with heavy emphasis on customer service skills

Education and Experience

Four years apprenticeship training (or equivalent work experience) and three years of journeyman experience in construction work.

Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Current Alaska Driver’s License.

Please visit www.cookinlethousing.org to submit an application.

Cook Inlet Housing Authority 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. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.