Carpenter

Key Construction, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Carpenters to join their team in Wichita. This role offers a chance to work on diverse projects, including retail and healthcare facilities, where you will cut, fabricate, and install various structures. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in carpentry, with at least three years of experience in commercial construction. You'll be responsible for following blueprints, constructing frameworks, and ensuring the integrity of building structures. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to creating lasting infrastructure and products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of carpentry experience in commercial construction required.
• Valid Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints to meet client needs and install structures.
• Construct building frameworks and inspect for damage.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint Reading

Woodworking

Measurement and Cutting

Installation of Structures

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Construction Equipment

Job description

Key Construction is currently seeking Carpenters for its Wichita Location. Applicant must be able to cut, fabricate, and install wooden and other structures according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials. The job entails working in diverse settings to produce steady and functional infrastructure and products while contributing to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products.

Essential Functions Include:

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials
• Construct building frameworks, including wall studs, floor joists, and doorframes
• Help put up, level, and install building framework with the aid of large pulleys and cranes
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
• Instruct and direct laborers and other construction trade helpers

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with large Retail, Hospitality, Multi-family, Critical Facilities, Light Industrial and/or Healthcare preferred.
• At least 3 years of carpentry experience in commercial construction
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will require the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Performance for this job requires close and distance vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.