Carpenter

Centric Projects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee-owned

Sabbatical after 7 years

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company contributions

529e college savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Centric Projects is seeking a Carpenter to perform field labor during construction on Crossroads projects in Kansas City. You will layout materials per blueprints, assist with coordination among trades, and maintain a tidy, safe job site while using hand and power tools.

The position requires basic carpentry skills, OSHA-10 certification within 30 days, and a valid driver’s license, with a commitment to team success and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• OSHA-10 certification within 30 days of employment.
• Two years of construction-related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic labor and/or carpentry tasks at a job site.
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials per blueprints.
• Assist in solving layout conflicts and coordination with other trades.
• Maintain a construction site that is well-organized and clear of debris.
• Load and unload construction materials to support progress.
• Use hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Operate light industrial equipment as directed by onsite management.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Installs windows and doors.
• Follow safety regulations to ensure tasks are completed safely.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool care

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Initiative

Professionalism

Problem solving

Tech adeptness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

Position Objective

The Carpenter position performs various field labor tasks during the construction phase of Crossroads Construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform basic labor and/or carpentry tasks at a job site or in regard to a special project assignment
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to layout based on blueprints or instructions from the supervisor
• Assists in solving problems related to layout, conflicts, coordination with other trades, and prefabricated panel system installation.
• Maintain a construction site that is well-organized and clear of debris
• Load and unload construction materials to assist in job site progress
• Use various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive
• Utilize light industrial equipment to complete larger labor tasks as directed by the onsite Superintendent or other members of field management
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding
• Installs windows and doors
• Utilize knowledge of all local, state, and federal safety regulations to ensure labor tasks are completed in a safe manner

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• OSHA-10 certification is required within 30 days of employment
• Two (2) years of previous work experience in a construction-related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong initiative and is able to accomplish tasks with minimal manager supervision
• Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts
• Demonstrates innovative problem-solving and is able to consider all facts of the matter to be resolved
• Embraces technology and is able to use it in ways that improve the experience of Centric associates

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of is job. The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those encountered while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing, climbing, bending and kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work with sharp tools or power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination

Superior Benefits Package

• PTO
• 100% Employee-owned!
• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service
• Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with company contributions
• 529e college savings plan with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.