Framing Carpenter

Job Description

Delivering the world’s most comfortable, healthy, durable, and sustainable buildings require creative design, technical expertise, and dedicated craftsmanship. To meet this exacting standard, the Kala team has unified architecture and design emphasizing aesthetic beauty, functional living, and modern building science, with an in-house construction team trained in the precision assembly of the thermal, vapor, water, and air control layers that make high-performance buildings function as intended within the defined budget.

The most critical part of constructing a high performance building is its envelope. With walls that are 10” thick, airtight, super-insulated, and configured with windows that are thermally broken, a Kala structure is durable and technically precise and requires a team of carpenters dedicated to the craft of high performance building. The Framing Carpenter is a key member of that framing team and is responsible for executing framing details, air sealing techniques, and insulation strategies that meet the precision standards required for a high-performance structure.

Kala will ensure you are certified as necessary, receive the continuing education required, and are trained in high-performance building particulars. It is important that you arrive with a desire to create a long-term positive impact through the built environment, and are ready to work with a team of like-minded individuals.

Kala team members enjoy market leading compensation, benefits, and training. Team members use the latest tools and techniques. And, team members work only on the most innovative and rewarding building projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Follow direction of the Senior Framer. This includes individual work and responsibilities as well as supporting teamwork and responsibilities 
• Framing carpentry work as directed by the Senior Framer
• Install windows and doors to Kala standards, including appropriate detailing for air, water and vapor control
• Additional project detailing and install to include: continuous insulation, vapor control layer, air sealing details, small carpentry detailing, touchup, punch list, material management, small trade tasks, and assisting subcontractors as needed 
• Assist with managing material and equipment inventory to support framing work
• Inspect the condition of materials delivered to jobsite before installation and communicate with relevant stakeholders if material is substandard 
• Read, review, and comply with construction drawings, specs, and shop drawings 
• Document deliveries, work performed, inspections, scope changes, and progress photos daily in project management software 
• Maintain clean and safe working conditions onsite 
• Understand and adhere to workplace safety 
• All work executed will be of the highest quality

Requirements

• 5 years of carpentry experience 
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and proper insurance 
• Ability to use a ladder, operate hand tools and lift a minimum of 50lbs 
• Ability to absorb technical job training online and in classroom 
• Comfortable using modern technology 
• Handle multiple priorities, duties, and responsibilities simultaneously 
• Adapt and respond to changing work objectives and priorities 
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support the team