Job Description

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can showcase your carpentry skills? Do you want to be part of a team that values Rock Solid Performance and exceptional customer service? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Blackwood of DC, a leading commercial concrete contractor in the DC, MD, and VA areas since 2003, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services while fostering a supportive and fun workplace. As an employee-owned company, we offer great benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k plans, ensuring you are well taken care of while you grow your skills and advance your career.

Job Description:

The Carpenter will possess competency in the following areas to perform his/her role in a productive and safely manner:

• The ability to perform duties of carpentry without supervision.
• The ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Reads blueprints and shop drawings.
• Places wall footings, grade beams and footing steps.
• Builds and Installs wall and column forms and elevated decks.
• Builds and installs structural deck forms.
• Understands various types of wall form systems and wall ties.
• Strips vertical form work.
• Prepare and sets tilt up/precast forms.
• Works with building layout.
• Assemble scaffold systems and other form systems associated within work.
• Field cut and assemble lumber and materials as needed for footings, walls, columns, bulkheads, slab edge, curb and gutter, etc.
• Utilize laser and other tools to ensure lay out and elevations are accurate.
• Have a working knowledge of power tools and ability to use and maintain them safely.

Job Requirements:

The Carpenter will possess the knowledge, skill and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.  

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of five year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess Valid ID
• Ability to write routine correspondence, and communicate with co-workers
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekend as needed.
• Supply their own personal hand tools (required list provided at interview).
• OSHA 10 trained
• Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
• Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

Employee-Owned company offering great Medical/Dental/401k/supplemental benefits packages.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Blackwood of DC is a commercial concrete contractor serving clients in DC, MD and VA since 2003. The company’s services include CIP Concrete, Structural Upgrades, Building Renovations, Site Concrete and Hardscapes.
Blackwood of DC is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) headquartered in the District of Columbia. Locally owned and operated, Blackwood offers its clients “big company” production with all the customer service and attention of a small company. We pride ourselves on delivering “Rock Solid Performance” on every project.

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