About the role
Compensation: Union scale
Carpenters are some of the first workers on a
jobsite
, and some of the last to leave.
They assist in site preparation; build concrete forms and decks; frame walls and roofs; hang interior and exterior walls; install windows, doors,
acoustical
ceilings, cabinetry, countertops and trim; and install locks, hardware and specialty furniture.
Carpenters work on almost any construction site imaginable, including new construction and remodeling, such as single-family homes; condominium and apartment projects; office towers, corporate and industrial buildings; new and remodeled hospitals, malls, stores and offices; and public projects such as stadiums, arenas, roads, bridges, schools and university buildings.
Carpenters need more than just good math and geometry skills; they
have to
be tough and flexible, able to work indoors or out, in the summer heat and humidity or in the bitter cold and snow of winter.
KEY AREAS
- • Wood Framing , including residential framing layout, residential wall framing, stairs, roof framing, roof trusses and floor trusses
- • Interior Systems , including wood-and metal-framed wall partitions, framed soffits, metal jamb installation, suspended ceilings and soffits, clean rooms, demountable partitions, and raised floors
- • Concrete Form Work , including footings, column pads, column forms, wall forms, slab and deck forms, beam and girder forms, deck and edge forms for bridges, and stair forms
- • Exterior Finish , including siding, wood and vinyl soffits, asphalt shingles, doors, and window units
- • Interior Finish , including basic cabinet installation, countertops, shelving, paneling, trim, door hanging, and commercial hardware (door closers, panic devices, latch and lock sets, including low-voltage applications)
Requirements for Both Roles
- • Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds regularly
- • Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, and working on scaffolds
- • Strong math and measuring skills for accurate layout and cuts
- • Keen eye for detail, symmetry, and quality craftsmanship
- • Ability to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- • Basic knowledge of industry materials and tools
- • Reliable transportation and punctuality