Carpenter’s Apprentice

Pennings & Sons; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Simple IRA

Paid time off

Overtime

Simple IRA

Job summary

A residential construction company in Kalamazoo is seeking a Carpenter’s Apprentice to support remodeling projects. This full-time role involves assisting with production tasks, jobsite safety, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess good manual skills, a valid driver's license, and be able to handle physical demands. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Hands-on experience in residential or commercial remodeling is preferred.
• Confident enough to work at heights.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and balance.
• Able to work at heights and read warning signs on a construction site.
• Hands-on experience in residential or commercial remodeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of production on job sites.
• Learn and share construction skills.
• Assist in jobsite and shop cleanup.
• Ensure jobsite safety.

Skills

Ability to lift 80lbs

Good manual dexterity

Basic problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Communication with supervisor

Residential remodeling experience

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Carpenter’s Apprentice

Are you ready to get your career on the right path? Build your Legacy here

Who We Are

At Pennings & Sons we take great pride in providing creative and outstanding residential building and remodeling solutions for our clients! We’ve been building character into homes for over 45 years. If you live in the Kalamazoo area, you’ve probably seen our trucks. Pennings & Sons have some exciting career opportunities. Come be a part of our outstanding team of talented and professional craftsmen. Here you will be supported to do your best work, encouraged to sharpen your skills, and master your craft. Being part our team you will hear our clients rave about the exceptional quality of our work, and you too can experience a feeling of deep satisfaction for a job well done! People often come to Pennings and Sons looking for a job and stay because they find a fulfilling career where they can learn and grow.

Pennings and Sons is looking for a Carpenter’s Apprentice to assist in our residential remodeling and building projects. Work independently and within team settings doing a variety of construction related tasks. Work independently and within team settings to produce great quality work for our company, as you increase your job skills.

Job Description

• Assist with all aspects in production of our jobs
• Learn and share constructions skills
• Assist in jobsite, shop, and vehicle clean up
• Assist in jobsite safety

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and drug screen (REQUIRED)
• Must have a valid driver’s license (REQUIRED)
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 80lbs
• Must be willing to learn, adopt and follow company core values
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and balance
• Confident enough to work at heights
• Able to read and understand warning signs and labels on a construction site
• Can interpret written instructions and specifications
• Have basic problem-solving and math skills
• Hands-on experience in residential or commercial remodeling
• The ability to interact and communicate appropriately with supervisor(s), management the crew, subcontractors, and clients.

What We Offer

Job Type: Full-time hourly position; but could be part time or seasonal.

Pay based on experience. Compensation package may include vacation, paid holidays, medical coverage, uniforms (company shirts), and mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

• Health insurance – cost share (Health Savings Account available)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Overtime
• Simple IRA

Offered through employer, funded by employee

Typical hours are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm M-F;

Under normal conditions, the position is anticipated to be a 40-45 hour per week commitment. Periodically, the job will require extra effort and time which can result in work schedule alterations.

Our core values are Honesty & Integrity, Respectfulness, Commitment to Client Satisfaction, Positive Perspective, and Efficiency & Productivity.

If you appreciate and exhibit our core values, we want to talk to you about employment with Pennings & Sons. Join us to find a career, not just a job. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and clients, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. Please submit your resume.