Carpenter Helper

Skillit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillit is hiring a Carpenter Helper in Richmond, VA to support concrete formwork and general carpentry on active jobsites. This role involves building, setting, stripping, and repairing form systems for footings, slabs, and deck work, using hand and power tools.

You will follow layouts and drawings, maintain safety, and participate in required site trainings with clear paths to advanced carpentry roles. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Experience helping carpenters with framing or concrete formwork.
• Able to cut and measure wood safely and operate common hand and power tools.
• Basic blueprint/technical drawing reading and site layout familiarity.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, lift and carry heavy materials, and follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building, setting and stripping footing and slab-on-grade forms.
• Help construct and install structural deck and tilt-up/precast formwork.
• Use hand and power tools to cut, measure, fasten and repair wood, plywood and steel components.
• Follow layout, basic drawings and site instructions to place forms and materials accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area; follow site safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Attend required site training and certifications and support crew tasks as directed.

Skills

Framing experience

Concrete formwork

Tool operation

Site layout

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

About this roleWe are hiring Carpenter Helpers in Richmond, VA to support concrete formwork and general carpentry on active jobsites. This is steady field work helping to build, set, strip and repair wood, plywood and steel form systems for footings, slab-on-grade, structural decks and tilt-up/precast work. You'll work with hand and power tools, follow layout and drawings, and support safe jobsite operations. The role includes on-the-job training, required site safety training and clear paths to advance into fuller carpenter roles for candidates with grit and at least one year of related experience.What you'll doAssist with building, setting and stripping footing and slab-on-grade formsHelp construct and install structural deck and tilt-up/precast formworkUse hand and power tools to cut, measure, fasten and repair wood, plywood and steel componentsFollow layout, basic drawings and site instructions to place forms and materials accuratelyMaintain a clean, organized and safe work area; follow site safety rules and PPE requirementsAttend required site training and certifications and support crew tasks as directedWhat we're looking forHigh school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year related experience and/or trainingExperience helping carpenters with framing or concrete formworkAble to cut and measure wood safely and operate common hand and power toolsBasic blueprint/technical drawing reading and site layout familiarityAble to work outdoors in all weather, lift and carry heavy materials, and follow verbal instructionsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED1+ year construction or carpentry-related experience (forming/framing experience preferred)Basic blueprint reading and measuring skillsWillingness to complete site-specific safety training and certifications (OSHA-10 preferred)Valid driver's license preferred and reliable transportation to jobsiteReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.