Youth Craft Trainee

Job Description Summary:

Under supervision handle materials, clean construction area, prepare and use basic hand tools, and remain attentive to achieve trade knowledge and skill. Support activities at Swinerton jobsite as directed - strictly in a supervised learning capacity.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• As directed clean work areas or equipment to maintain a clean and safe job site

• Retrieve tools for other carpenters

• Understand and use basic hand and power tools (under supervision only)

• Maintain a clean construction area

• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site

• Assist in material handling for carpenters

• Construct and/or build small carpentry projects at the discretion and under supervision of responsible journeyman carpenter(s)

• Learn to read blueprints, architectural drawings, and construction layouts

• Assist carpenters with project layout functions

• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications, and logs

• Assist with preparing document distributions to subcontractors

• Assist with document log maintenance

• Assist with submittal log maintenance

• Assist with processing RFI's and maintaining RFI log in CMS system

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

YOUTH CRAFT-TRAINEE WILL NOT:

• Operate power tools of any kind unless properly trained, certified, and supervised

• Clean, repair or operate power-driven circular saws, band saws, griding machines, or similar equipment

• Operate any gas or electric powered vehicle or hoisting apparatus (including but not limited to high lift trucks, automobiles, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, bobcats and cranes, freight elevators, etc.)

• Ride in company vehicles at any time

• Be allowed on site without proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Work where there is a risk of falling a distance of 10 feet or more, including the use of ladders and scaffolds, without appropriate Fall Protecting equipment, training, certification and supervision

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrollment/Participation in School or Community-based work experience program

• Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail

• Lift and/or pull 40lbs

• Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions

• Uphold Swinerton Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times

• Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures

• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and be self-starting

• This role is intended only for individuals aged 16-17 (minors) hired as part of an accredited program. Hiring for this role must be pre-approved by Division Management and Human Resources.