Concrete Carpenter

Methuen Construction Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

401(k) match

Employee referrals

Job summary

Methuen Construction in Portland, ME is seeking a Concrete Carpenter to support prefabrication, assembly, and installation across water, federal and renewable projects. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Foreman.

The role involves forming systems, set screws, erection of framing, drywall, doors, windows, and finishes, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Candidates should have at least 5 years in construction and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment experience desired.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Hard working and motivated to contribute to project success.

Responsibilities

• Prefabricate forms for concrete footings, walls, columns, and slabs.
• Assemble prefabricated forming systems.
• Set screeds, chamfer, and rustication strips in formwork.
• Erection and assembly of wood framing, blocking, nailers, and related components.
• Install finished molding, beads, trim, cabinets, and counters.
• Install doors and finished hardware.
• Install drywall and associated metal framing.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and staging for all trades.
• Install insulation, acoustical tile ceilings, and exterior siding.

Skills

Fast-paced

Team player

Motivated

Job description

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

The Concrete Carpenter is responsible for prefabrication, assembling and installation of all types of materials and structures on various types of jobsite settings and project types including water/wastewater, federal and renewable. This position reports to the Foreman and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position.

Your Role

• Prefabricate forms for concrete footings, walls, columns, and slabs
• Assemble prefabricated forming systems
• Set screeds, chamfer, and rustication strips in formwork
• Erection and assembly of all wood framing, blocking, nailers, strapping, and carpenters iron
• Install finished molding, beads, trim, custom millwork, cabinets, and counters
• Install doors and finished hardware
• Install drywall and associated metal framing
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and staging for all trades
• Install of acoustic tile ceilings
• Install insulation materials including that which is blown, stapled, glued or nailed within above grade walls and slabs
• Erect siding on buildings
• Install wood and vinyl flooring systems
• Window installation
• Exterior fascia, soffits, and trim
• Acoustical treatment
• FRP, PVC and other plastics installation
• Settings templates, baseplates, and anchor bolts for structural members
• Install casework, toilet partitions, cabinets, and interior signs
• Install firestopping materials
• Set, place, and align wall castings and sleeves

Your Education and Experience

• High School or Vocational and or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the construction industry

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Hard working and motivated

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
• Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
• Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance, and stoop, reach on a regular basis
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel

Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location; Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England, and travel may be required, with occasional out of state and overnight travel. Company per diem policy will apply.

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions on 100% of the first 3% deferred and 50% of the next 2% eligible).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range: $32 - $50

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.