Carpenter Des Moines

Jensen Builders is a growing design/build construction company offering a friendly, dynamic work environment, excellent opportunities to utilize and build your skills and experience, and the chance to work on a variety of great projects. Jensen Builders is 100% employee owned (Employee Stock Ownership Program).

Ideal carpenter applicants would have at least one year of wood framing experience, but we have an in‑house training staff that is ready to train carpenters & framers of all experience levels! There are a few requirements, you must have reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic. Must be able to show up on time every day with minimal absences.

• Preparing construction site each day by preparing materials, tools, and equipment
• Safely operate and tend to equipment/machines/tools used in ironwork construction
• With proper training, operate a variety of hand and power tools, forklifts, skid loaders, and other tools and equipment as directed
• Install metal building doors and windows
• Set up and tie off safety cables and warning lines on roof or decks
• Read & understand blueprints, erection drawings and manifest specifications as required
• Maintain a high level of safety and adherence to all safety policies and procedures
• If the applicant is unfamiliar with any responsibilities above, they would need to possess the willingness and capability to learn the tasks
• Additional duties as assigned

• Ability to get yourself to and from Jensen Builders offices
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Demonstrated dependability
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs
• Measure/cut lumber accurately
• Follow instructions
• Knowledge of various types of lumber
• Minimum tool requirement: toolbelt, 16oz or larger hammer, screwdriver (6‑1 type), tape measure, speed square, retractable utility knife, chalk box, lineman or rebar pliers

• Frame carpentry: 1 year
• Carpentry: 1 year
• Be competent at construction math
• Valid driver’s license

The Construction Worker will work in conditions of repetitive movement, bending and twisting, climbing, using hands to lift, push, pull, carry, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Construction Worker lifts heavy objects (50+ pounds), walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to read and follow instructions.

Must be able to work harmoniously with others.

• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance, AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) (limited company match)
• Travel per diem
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement

ESOP

• Drug‑free workplace
• Participates in E‑Verify

Equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.