Carpenter - Commercial Interiors | Growth and ESOP

Ritsema-Associates; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit package after 30 days

Paid holidays

Paid time off and sick time.

401(k) with company match

ESOP (100% employee-owned)

Power and specialty tools provided

Company provided uniforms

Company paid training and development

Year-round work

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ritsema Associates is seeking a dependable carpenter to support renovation and building projects. Daily travel between job sites is required, with hands-on carpentry, safety compliance, and dedication to quality workmanship.

You will perform drywall, ceiling grid installation, insulation, framing, and general construction tasks while maintaining high safety and professional standards on every site.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and team-focused.
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools (power and specialty tools provided).
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and construction tasks as listed (drywall hanging/finishing, acoustical ceiling grid installation, exterior insulation, framing).
• Use and maintain basic carpentry tools.
• Read tape measures and basic construction drawings.
• Arrive on time and ready to work each day.
• Communicate effectively with the project field leader and team members.
• Represent the company professionally on all jobsites.
• Work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and company standards.
• Complete additional tasks to support project success.

Skills

Math & measurement

Communication

Detail oriented

Team-focused

Safety awareness

Tools

Personal hand tools

Power & specialty tools provided

Job description

Ritsema Associates is seeking a dependable carpenter to support renovation and building projects. Daily travel between job sites is required, with hands-on carpentry, safety compliance, and dedication to quality workmanship.

You will perform drywall, ceiling grid installation, insulation, framing, and general construction tasks while maintaining high safety and professional standards on every site.