Carpenter Apprentice 1

Mortenson Construction; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companyMatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I to assist Journeyman and Foreman carpenters while learning the trade on site in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate reading of plans, and safe handling of carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities include setting up trailers, building temporary structures, and supporting rough and finish carpentry with a focus on quality and efficiency. Enrolled apprentices with a drive to learn are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program.
• Previous experience on a construction site preferred.
• Must be able to read drawings and plans and work with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman and Foreman in carpentry tasks.
• Set up trailers and build temporary structures between office units.
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms.
• Assist with shooting grades and elevations.
• Unload and stockpile materials; erect prefabricated components.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry tasks.
• Maintain safe work area and communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Teamwork

Active listening

Reading plans

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt sander

Disc sander

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Rigging

Form systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I that will be responsible for assisting Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters in the completion of their tasks while learning the trade.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units
• Install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex's, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan
• Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms
• Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program
• Previous experience on a construction site preferred
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

**(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.