Construction Carpenters

Job Description: Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

Construction Carpenters spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Static Strength, Trunk Strength, Extent Flexibility, and Near Vision. Construction Carpenters are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Mathematics and are skilled at Coordination and Quality Control Analysis.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Getting Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Processing Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Static Strength
  
Trunk Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Visualization
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Far Vision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Control Precision
  
Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Selective Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Stamina
  
Reaction Time
  
Depth Perception
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Response Orientation
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Written Expression
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Originality
  
Speech Recognition
  
Time Sharing
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Memorization
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Sound Localization
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Rate Control
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Explosive Strength
  
Night Vision
  
Dynamic Flexibility
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Building and Construction
  
Mechanical
  
Mathematics
  
Design
  
Production and Processing
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Administration and Management
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Physics
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Chemistry
  
Clerical
  
Transportation
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Communications and Media
  
Foreign Language
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Hawaii
$67,440  
 
Alaska
$62,380  
 
Nevada
$59,010  
 
California
$53,020  
 
Illinois
$52,250  
 
New Jersey
$51,200  
 
District of Columbia
$51,200  
 
Massachusetts
$51,010  
 
Connecticut
$50,230  
 
Washington
$48,060  
 
New York
$48,010  
 
Rhode Island
$44,010  
 
Minnesota
$43,690  
 
Virgin Islands
$42,330  
 
Maryland
$41,680  
 
Michigan
$40,800  
 
Missouri
$40,500  
 
Delaware
$40,490  
 
Oregon
$39,820  
 
New Hampshire
$39,810  
 
Colorado
$39,480  
 
Wyoming
$39,440  
 
Wisconsin
$39,310  
 
Arizona
$39,100  
 
Pennsylvania
$38,960  
 
Vermont
$38,570  
 
Virginia
$37,360  
 
Ohio
$37,310  
 
Indiana
$37,160  
 
Utah
$36,980  
 
Kansas
$36,350  
 
Louisiana
$35,470  
 
New Mexico
$35,090  
 
Georgia
$34,930  
 
Montana
$34,500  
 
Iowa
$34,280  
 
Florida
$34,250  
 
Maine
$34,220  
 
Kentucky
$34,100  
 
Idaho
$33,930  
 
Tennessee
$33,220  
 
South Carolina
$32,980  
 
Arkansas
$32,840  
 
North Carolina
$32,070  
 
North Dakota
$31,910  
 
Nebraska
$31,620  
 
West Virginia
$31,200  
 
Texas
$30,710  
 
Alabama
$30,420  
 
Mississippi
$30,130  
 
Oklahoma
$29,920  
 
South Dakota
$29,570  
 
Guam
$26,740  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,930  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Critical Thinking
  
Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Repairing
  
Time Management
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Learning
  
Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Operations Analysis
  
Systems Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Installation
  
Technology Design
  
Science
  

Work Values

Support
  
Achievement
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Integrity
  
Cooperation
  
Independence
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Physical Proximity
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Time Pressure
  
Contact With Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Level of Competition
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Consequence of Error
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Work Schedules
  
Electronic Mail
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to High Places
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
  
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling.
  
Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
  
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
  
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
  
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
  
Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
  
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
  
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
  
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
  
Work with or remove hazardous material.
  
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
  
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
  
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
  
Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
  
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
  
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses