Carpenter I — Growth in Commercial Construction

Elder Construction; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA match

Dental

Vision

Accident Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life - AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k plan with employer matching and/+

Job summary

Elder Construction is seeking a Carpenter I to perform hands-on carpentry on commercial projects under close supervision. You'll grow skills in plan reading, layout, and material handling while supporting self-perform work and other trades as needed.

Success depends on safety mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with the team. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and project flow across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Carpenter on commercial construction projects.
• Good understanding of carpentry or related field.
• Knowledge and safe use of basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to interpret plan and layout of framing and cabinets.
• Must have current United States Driver’s License.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reads basic plans and learns structural plan interpretation including elevations, details, and sections to understand material and dimension requirements.
• Performs basic layout, takes measurements, and calculates material needs, and learns to produce an accurate material take-off.
• Accurately measures, cuts, and shapes wood, metal, and other building materials, and builds temporary and permanent structures.
• Operates hand and power tools and small machinery, maintains assigned tool inventory, and plans equipment and tool needs ahead of starting work.
• Cleans and maintains the work area and all hand and power equipment, and loads and unloads materials up to 50 pounds.
• Follows directions precisely, checks work for accuracy, corrects deficiencies, and observes experienced Carpenters to meet quality standards.
• Takes ownership of all assigned tasks including cleanup, demo, and prep work with the same level of care as carpentry work.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Reading plans

Communication skills

Tool safety

Tools

Basic hand/power tools

Job description

Elder Construction is seeking a Carpenter I to perform hands-on carpentry on commercial projects under close supervision. You'll grow skills in plan reading, layout, and material handling while supporting self-perform work and other trades as needed.

Success depends on safety mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with the team. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and project flow across sites.