Carpenter Journeyman | Mortenson

Mortenson; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Carpenter Journeyman to provide skilled craftsmanship in formwork, finish carpentry, and drywall installation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, apprenticeship, and union training, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to engage with diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with precision and visualize objects from drawings.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and building plans to determine material requirements.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry.
• Complete finish carpentry tasks.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Professional customer service skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of apprenticeship program

Union specific training

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Drill presses

Job description

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Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a

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.

Please Make Note

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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