Carpenter

About the role

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Perform high quality work installing structures and fixtures such as windows and molding. Work with and/or remove hazardous material. Perform minor plumbing, tiling, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints and building plans
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials with high precision
• Construct building frameworks, including wall studs, floor joists, and doorframes
• 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
• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard, using paint, hand tools, and paneling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 10 years of carpentry experience
• Performance driven – always striving to do your best
• Safety conscious – making safety a top priority for yourself and your co-workers
• Resourceful – always looking for opportunities and growing new business
• Honest – must value doing things right and being respectful in all communication with others

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Able to work a flexible work schedule with varying days and hours, including rare call-ins
• Able to work outdoors in all seasons and work at heights
• Able to climb ladders and stairs and lift up to 100lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; hear and speak; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable vision to complete work in a safe manner

Benefits & Compensation

• Starting wage: $30-40/hour, with potential adjustments based on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HDHP / HSA Plan with employer contributions; Traditional PPO Plan / FSA Plan
• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Vision-Voluntary: EyeMed
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Company Match: Fidelity
• Paid Time Off: Based upon years of service
• Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays