Carpenter

Wohlsen Construction; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company is seeking a skilled Carpenter to build wooden structures and blocking per sketches, blueprints, or instructions. You’ll study specifications for safety barriers, trim, toilet accessories, and door hardware installations, contributing to a high-quality build.

Responsibilities include setting frames, hanging doors, erecting framing, installing trim and cabinetry, measuring to size, and occasional demolition.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of carpentry construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Set hollow metal frames and pre-hung door units.
• Hang doors and install door hardware.
• Erect, assemble, and install framing.
• Install interior and exterior trim, cabinetry, and wood blocking.
• Measure and cut materials to required sizes.
• Perform demolition work if necessary.
• Read blueprints and interpret project specifications.

Skills

Blueprints

Framing

Door installation

Measuring

Demolition

Tools

Tool belt

Hammer

Tape measure

Utility knife

Pencil

Square

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter

About Your Opportunity: Join our team at Wohlsen Construction Company, where you’ll have the primary responsibility for constructing wooden structures, including blocking, based on sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. You’ll play a vital role in studying specifications to determine the dimensions of safety barriers, trim/millwork, toilet accessories, and door/hardware installations.

How You’ll Contribute: As a Carpenter - Construction Specialist, your contributions will include:

• Setting hollow metal frames and pre-hung door units
• Hanging doors and installing door hardware
• Erecting, assembling, and installing framing
• Installing interior and exterior trim, cabinetry, and wood blocking
• Measuring and cutting materials to required sizes
• Performing demolition work if necessary
• Installing Division 10 (Bathroom Accessories)
• Conducting wood framing, metal stud installation, window installation, flashing, and insulation

Other Functions:

• Interacting with other field employees and subcontractors
• Utilizing your ability to read blueprints

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of carpentry construction experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Machines/Tools/Equipment: The employee is expected to supply their own carpentry tools, including a toolbelt, hammer, tape measure, utility knife, pencil, and combination or speed square. Must be able to move materials to perform demo work.

Working Conditions:

• Works in both indoor and outdoor construction environments with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures
• Overtime may be required
• Some work may involve elevated heights, several stories above ground or work below ground
• Out-of-town work may be required

If you are a skilled carpenter with a passion for quality construction and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Wohlsen Construction Company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

This job is a safety sensitive position.