Helpers--Carpenters
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
16 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Helpers--Carpenters: $41,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Position structural components. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Select construction materials. | General |
| Select construction equipment. | General |
| Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. | General |
| Install wooden structural components. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Position construction forms or molds. | General |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Finish concrete surfaces. | General |
| Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Apply adhesives to construction materials. | General |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | General |
| Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | General |
| Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas. | General |
| Drill holes in construction materials. | General |
| Cut wood components for installation. | General |
| Compact materials to create level bases. | Development |
| Build construction forms or molds. | Development |
| Install building fixtures. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Bosch Punch List | Project management software |
| Cost estimating software | Project management software |
| Craftsman CD Estimator | Project management software |
| Drawing and drafting software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Job costing software | Accounting software |
| Quicken | Accounting software |
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | Project management software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Graduate Associate | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |