Becoming a carpenter typically starts with vocational training or an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships in Richmond County, GA, last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual salary of $41,748, translating to about $803 per week. The carpentry trade in Richmond County, GA, projects a 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. Apprentices in the area earn an average of $680 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer aspiring carpenters opportunities to find apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Founded in 1951, Maner Building Supply distributes an expansive line of specialty building products, such as engineered lumber, wallboard, roofing, siding, decking, installed fencing, custom glass, windows, doors and other materials, to professional homebuilders, contractors and commercial builders from its locations in Augusta, Georgia and Aiken and Charleston, South Carolina. A Brief Overview The Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry tasks. This person will perform a variety of tasks in an assigned area as they construct, repair, restore, and install structural woodwork and related materials. What you will do • Adhere to established safety rules and regulations by passing safety test and following all safety procedures; maintain a safe and clean environment. • Communicate well with crew and foreman; follow directions provided by lead carpenter or foreman; and prioritize daily duties. • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. • Provide required personal tools. • Measure, calculate, and mark cutting lines on materials accurately, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge; shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw. • Square walls and install sheathing correctly. • 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. • Select and supply crew, carpenters and leads with materials. • Use proper nailing procedures for all applications. • Use hand, pneumatic and other power tools to measure, cut and install sheathing for wall and roof, and all wall components. • Finish, inspect and ensure work complies with quality standards and expectations. • Keep jobsite clean and safe. • Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. • completion of an apprenticeship program, certificate or degree program at vocational school or community college (e.g. Certificate of Achievement in Carpentry Technology, an Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry-Building Trades or an Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry) preferred. Experience Qualifications • less than 1 year of carpentry experience in the commercial and/or residential sectors required. Skills and Abilities • Knowledgeable of the standard methods, practices, principles, tools, and equipment used in the carpentry trade and its associated occupational hazards. • Knowledgeable of the qualities, adaptability, and use of various woods and materials. • Basic knowledge of state codes and procedures including energy codes. Must have good work ethic, attitude and be reliable. Solid basic math skills are necessary. • Communicate, read, comprehend, and comply with Company's policies and procedures including safety and security. Understanding and commitment to a safe work environment in this "safety sensitive" position. Must be able to pass Safety test and follow all safety procedures. • Available for overtime as needed. Licenses and Certifications • DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State along with reliable transportation required. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: • Carpenter Helper • Carpenter Lead Maner Builders Supply Co , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Job Qualifications Education: High school diploma, associate’s degree, and/or related experience preferred. Supplemental secretarial coursework preferred Certification or Licensure: None Skills: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reports. Ability to prepare reports and draft professional business correspondence. Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to work independently. Ability to possess strong organizational skills. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records. Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, and the community. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to possess strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and various integrated applications. Work Experience: Three years of accounting/bookkeeping or related experience is required. Experience in a school setting preferred. Primary Duty This position is responsible for maintaining financial records for all funds received by or assigned to the school and providing the school administration with accurate and timely financial information. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Prepare and maintain all financial documents for the school. • Reconcile and balance all general fund accounts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local Board of Education agencies. • Verify and deposit all school funds in a timely manner. • Receipt collections into appropriate accounts for the school and distribute resulting receipts to appropriate school personnel. • Review local check requests for proper documentation and availability of funds and process approved vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner. • Process reports for the Principal to review and submit reports to the financial team. • Process and distribute monthly reports for review by club sponsors and department chairs. • Review monthly budget reports for accuracy and process bi-annual budget amendments as needed. • Facilitate data gathering for year-end reporting and annual audits. • Communicate accounting processes to school staff, including receipting and purchasing, to ensure compliance with school accounting procedures. • Prepare reports for school administration and organize and maintain files for all school funds. • Process approved cost center expenditures determining the appropriate spending mechanism based on the goods/services to be obtained. • Work with the Principal and leadership team in developing the cost center budget. • Assist the Principal in processing and preparing reports including, but not limited to, free lunch applications, student insurance, staff appraisals, and teacher leave certificates of illness. • Prepare monthly payroll reports on teachers and substitutes. • Send copies and receiving slips to the Board office. • Maintain a record of money allocated to teachers for requisitions. • Serve as the financial liaison between the school and other district departments. • Participate in staff development/training programs to increase skills and proficiency as related to job assignments. • The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission. Work Environment / Physical Demands The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.
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