Carpenter

CarpenterJOIN HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA!This is a GREAT opportunity to SHINE the spotlight on your MAINTENANCE skills!!!Carpenter

The Carpenter is responsible for the preventative and general maintenance, inspection, and repair of the buildings and fixtures for the Historic Tours of America’s Key West operations. This position will involve the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to construct, erect, install, or repair structures, cabinets, carts, fixtures made of wood or concrete, and repairs. You are to ensure that the image of our company is reflected in the appearance and the condition of our equipment and facilities while maintaining the company’s high standards of safety.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training: $31 - $35 per hour depending on experience.
• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time, as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching*, fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents (Employer pays 100%), discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions

Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Charleston, Key West, Nashville, San Antonio, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, and Washington, DC since 1980!Start your new Career with Us Today!*Eligibility requirements may apply

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Diagnose problems and determine how to correct them. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine the required dimensions and materials. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Collaborate with management on new construction design and provide mock-ups for approval prior to commencing work or ordering supplies.
• Build, install, or repair structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, walls, floorings, trim, drywall, hardware, shelving, cabinets, or carts.
• Mix and work with concrete products to repair such items as floors, walkways, and walls.
• Follow all code requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as a team within the scope of established rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply knowledge in multiple areas of carpentry, lumber grades and materials, basic math skills, building maintenance, and equipment repair.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw, and jigsaw.
• Ability to watch gauges dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to determine the type of tool and equipment needed to do a job.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of carpentry experience

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing
• Valid FL Driver’s License with acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.
• Supply own hand tools and toolboxes