Carpenter

Location: St. Peter, MN – on-site (no telework).

About the role

Direct Care & Treatment is looking for a skilled Carpenter to join the St. Peter campus team. In this role you will perform all types of carpentry work—rough and finish remodeling, maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings, cabinetry, and furniture.

Responsibilities

• Repair any and all damaged doors, windows, screens, window frames, locks, and door closures.
• Perform rough carpentry on remodeling sites by framing, hanging sheetrock, and installing window and door frames.
• Perform finish carpentry by constructing and installing new cabinets, casings, and jambs for doors and windows.
• Install countertops, ceiling tile, moldings, and base boards.
• Lay carpet, floor tiles, and thresholds.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Meet one of the following experience pathways:
  • Completion of an approved apprenticeship in carpentry.
  • Four years of experience as a carpenter.
  • Completion of a two-year vocational/technical program in carpentry plus two years of experience as a carpenter.
  • Completion of a one-year vocational/technical program in carpentry plus three years of experience as a carpenter.
• All experience must include both rough and finish carpentry.
• Applicants who have completed an apprenticeship must provide the date of completion.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand construction, remodeling, and repair project plans, blueprints, and specifications sufficient to draft, interpret, modify, and follow to complete new construction, remodeling, and other carpentry projects by following standard construction practices of the carpentry trade.
• Experience in the installation and repair of commercial doors, door frames, and related hardware as well as commercial windows and frames.
• Experience with the installation of flooring.
• Experience with the construction and repair of cabinets, millwork, and furniture.
• Experience in operating medium-duty construction equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Dedication to ensuring cultural responsiveness.

Additional Requirements

• Resume must clearly describe experience in the required areas and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• Reference checks and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.
• Applicants must provide a copy of their high school diploma at the time of interview or copies of college transcripts/degree that clearly identify the field in which it was earned.
• Documentation of freedom from tuberculosis (TB) via a blood test is required prior to employment; TB skin testing is not accepted.

Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• No travel required.

Pay

$29.93 – $34.52 per hour ($62,493 – $72,077 annually).

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services.