Carpenter Journeyman

Mortenson Construction; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Carpenter Journeyman to provide skilled craftsmanship in formwork, finish carpentry, and drywall. You will study plans and measure materials, perform rough and finish carpentry, set frames and hardware, and complete detailed finish work across projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication while supporting diverse teams on site. This full‑time position requires physical stamina and proficiency with carpentry tools, reading plans,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of apprenticeship program.
• Union specific training.
• Ability to read plans and operate carpentry equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall).
• Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware.
• Complete finish carpentry tasks (toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim).
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completion

Union training

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt sanders

Disc sanders

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Rigging

Form systems

Job description

Carpenter Journeyman

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Journeyman that will be responsible for providing skilled craftsmanship for installation of formwork, finish carpentry and drywall.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall)
• Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware
• Complete finish carpentry tasks (toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim)
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of apprenticeship program
• Union specific training
• 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)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
• 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.

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.