Carpenter

***This position is physically located in Iraq in support of LOGCAP***

Under the supervision of the Carpenter supervision and/or manager, the Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to building codes. Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to building codes.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Perform other duties as required

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of the diploma
  • Must be able to obtain Host Country Passenger Vehicle license
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in specified and related field. Evidence of completion of trade school and/or a minimum of two (2) years of apprenticeship training preferred.
• OCN Qualifications/Experience Requirements:
  • Trade school degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of technical experience.
  • Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• Skills:
  • Excellent attention to detail.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of the diploma
  • Must be able to obtain Host Country Passenger Vehicle license
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in specified and related field. Evidence of completion of trade school and/or a minimum of two (2) years of apprenticeship training preferred.
• OCN Qualifications/Experience Requirements:
  • Trade school degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of technical experience.
  • Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• Skills:
  • Excellent attention to detail.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to building codes.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Perform other duties as required