Carpenter, Trades / Skilled Labor
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance, General Labor
Job Title
Responsible for the construction and repair of wood and wallboard fixtures in compliance with local building codes and general construction principals.
Job DescriptionAt Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What's Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance.
We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.
All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson's values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.
Key Result Areas (Essential Functions)- Set up trailers
- Study blueprints, sketches or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard. Measures the dimensions of structure of fixture to be fabricated
- Build decks, stairs, roofs and other temporary structures between office units, plan tables, install shelves, setup tool trailers and/or conex's, silt fences and/or straw bales, setup site per erosion control plan
- Hand-set forms and/or assemble the gang forms
- Assist journeyman and foreman with the shooting of grades and elevations
- Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect of all pre-fabricated materials
- Concrete and rough carpentry
- Hand set Walls
- Footings
- Set Gang Wall Forms
- Structural Concrete Decks
- Drywall
- Finish Carpentry, doors, frames, and hardware
- Millwork and cabinetry
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- All other duties as assigned
- Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
- Ability to picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Detail orientation
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of two years of experience as a carpenter
- Trade or technical school certification/diploma is a plus
Physical Requirements
Frequency codes: (A) Always, (F) Frequently, (O) Occasionally, (N) Never
A
- See (naturally or corrected)
A
- Hear (naturally or corrected)
A
- Traverse construction site daily
A
- Balance
A
- Manual dexterity
A
- Arm steadiness
A
- Dirt
F
- Heat/Cold
F
- Excessive noise
A
- Dust
O
- Grease/Oil
O
- Vibration
F
- Heights
O
- Confined spaces
O
- Sitting
A
- Standing
A
- Walking
F
- Crouching/Stooping
F
- Kneeling/Squatting
F
- Climbing
A
- Repetitive hand/arm/leg movements
F
- Lifting/Carrying Up to 50lbs
O
- Lifting/Carrying 50lbs +
F
- Pushing/Pulling Up to 50lbs
O
- Pushing/Pulling 50lbs +
F
- Reaching (high or low)
* Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
About Mortenson
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