Carpenter

Venture General Contracting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Company bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Monthly cellphone stipend

Job summary

Venture General Contracting is seeking a Commercial Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry on commercial projects, including framing, installation, finishing, and general construction tasks. The role requires blueprint literacy, safe tool use, and the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship on schedule.

You will work 40 hours per week in Seattle, earning $37.00–$42.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, life, disability coverage, 401(k), bonuses, and commuter perks.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans for information pertaining to the task assigned.
• Knowledge of commercial and multi-family construction techniques, tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans for information pertaining to the task assigned.
• Use carpenter tools to measure, cut and assemble different materials.
• Frame and install doors, windows, blocking and stairs.
• Install temporary protection, safety barriers, guardrails, access panels, and other make safe measures.
• Follow direction from site Forman and Superintendents.
• Ensure compliance with company safety rules.
• Move and lift 50lbs regularly.
• Assist with close out and punch list items.
• Document self-performed work with photos and daily reporting.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Read blueprints

Carpentry knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you excited about construction? So are we! Venture General Contracting is hiring for a Carpenter to join the team.

Get To Know Venture

• Our relationships: At Venture General Contracting, we mark our success, not in projects completed or profits made, but in the relationships, we've forged; with each other, with our client partners and with our subcontractor partners.
• Our drive to always do better: We value the importance of new approaches and ideas. We recognize that we are stronger as a company when we take the time to listen to others and discuss potential solutions, suggestions for process improvements and other ideas our people bring to the table.
• Our passion for the job: We believe that working hard and having fun should not be separate. We strive to make sure our people can do both.

Position Summary

The Commercial Carpenter is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work on commercial construction projects including framing, installation, finishing, and general construction activities. This position requires knowledge of commercial building practices, blueprint reading, safe tool operation, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans for information pertaining to the task assigned.
• Ability to use carpenter tools to measure, cut and assemble different types of materials.
• Able to frame and install doors, windows, blocking and stairs.
• Install temporary protection, safety barriers, guardrails, access panels, and other make safe measures.
• Work closely and follow direction from site Forman and Superintendents.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of company safety rules.
• Able to move and lift 50lbs on a consistent basis.
• Assist with close out and punch list items.
• Assist with basic documentation of self-performed work, including photos and daily reporting.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience working in the construction industry
• Knowledge of commercial and multi-family construction techniques, tools, and equipment
• Reliable transportation.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week. Hourly range: $37.00/hour - $42.00/hour.

Comprehensive Benefits That Support You & Your Family

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account & dependent care flexible spending account
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after two years of employment
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus
• Company paid parking
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cellphone stipend is provided to support work-related communication.
• Wellness program, including on-site gym

Excited about the company? Visit https://www.ventureseattle.com/about/ to learn more about who we are and what we love to do.

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