Carpenter Journeyman

Haskell; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell in Ridgeland, Mississippi is seeking an experienced carpenter to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing wooden structures, while ensuring safety and compliance with local building codes.

With a minimum of 5 years of experience required, this role offers the opportunity to lead a team of helpers and apprentices. Haskell promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, supporting the growth of its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in carpentry.
• Must be able to follow safety guidelines and instructions.
• Ability to work with wood, plywood, and wallboard.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures.
• Provide leadership to carpenter helpers and apprentices.
• Follow established safety rules and protocols.
• Erect scaffolding safely.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of construction processes

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

Scope of Position

In this role, you will construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard using the carpenter’s hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes. You will read and interpret construction documents to find information related to the project. Other duties may include installing concrete reinforcement, connection embeds, use of multiple form systems, trim work, door, and hardware installation.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules
• Providing leadership to carpenter helpers, apprentices, and laborers
• Erect Scaffolding
• Maintains or modifies woodwork and other related structures
• Occasionally work around hazardous material and equipment
• Construct forms
• Install anchor bolts, reinforcing steel, & embeds
• Frame floors, walls, & roof structures
• Demolition of concrete and wood structures

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 yearsofexperience

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Can follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.