Carpenter

Skillforce; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Referral program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Skillforce is seeking a Carpenter / Construction Laborer for a large data center project in the Johnstown, OH area. The role combines general labor with carpentry tasks, including building safety railings and assisting multiple trades. Expect a fast-paced, safety‑driven site with full-time hours and weekly pay.

Requirements include 2+ years of carpentry, a valid US driver’s license, PPE, and the ability to pass background checks and a drug screen. Weekly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of verifiable carpentry experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must supply PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hi-vis vest, gloves).

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks on an active commercial construction site (material handling, site cleanup, multi-trade support).
• Load, unload, and stage materials and tools for field crews to keep work flowing smoothly.
• Build and install safety railings and light carpentry as directed by supervision.
• Assist skilled trades as needed and adapt to daily priorities across trades.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant safety practices, PPE use, housekeeping, and on-site safety plans.
• Follow supervisor directions to keep work areas safe and on schedule.

Skills

Carpentry

General labor

Safety awareness

Job description

Skillforce is hiring a Carpenter / Construction Laborer at a large data center project in the Johnstown, OH area, paying $32/hr, 40+ hours per week, weekly pay. In this role you’ll work primarily as part of the general labor crew (material handling, site cleanup, assisting multiple trades) while using your carpentry skills as needed to build safety railings and complete other light carpentry tasks. If you’re an experienced carpenter who doesn’t mind jumping in with the labor team and working safely in a fast‑paced commercial jobsite, we want to talk to you.

Pay & Schedule:

• $32.00 per hour, paid weekly.
• Full-time, 40+ hours per week.
• Monday–Friday, day shift, with overtime as needed based on project demands.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general labor tasks on an active commercial construction site, including material handling, site prep, cleanup, and support for multiple trade crews.
• Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment so field crews can work efficiently across the jobsite.
• Build and install temporary and permanent safety railings and related carpentry items as directed by site supervision, ensuring they meet company and OSHA safety standards.
• Assist skilled trade crews as needed, which may include basic carpentry, mechanical, or other construction tasks depending on daily priorities.
• Follow direction from site supervisors and trade leads to keep work areas safe, organized, and moving on schedule.
• Maintain OSHA‑compliant work habits at all times, including proper PPE use, housekeeping, and adherence to jobsite safety plans.
• Adapt to shifting task assignments and trade support needs in a fast‑paced, multi‑trade environment.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of verifiable experience in carpentry
• Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable personal transportation
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required; candidates must supply their own (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hi‑vis vest, gloves)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and eligible to meet facility security access requirements
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to use both powered and manual tools
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance