Construction Carpenter- Lexington

Jostin Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jostin Construction seeks General Construction Carpenters of all levels to support various projects in Cincinnati. Joining a company with over 25 years in the business, you will work in a collaborative environment committed to safety and quality in construction. Flexible positions available to cater to different skill sets and responsibilities.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Short Term Disability

Company paid life insurance

IRA retirement options with company match up to 3%

Aflac insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

PPE provided

Quarterly Bonuses

Qualifications

• Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati.
• Ability to work irregular hours including weekends.
• COVID vaccinations may be required on some job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support throughout a construction project.
• Work collaboratively as a team.
• Perform various functions throughout a shift.

Skills

Knowledge of general contracting

Knowledge of power tools

Knowledge of safety procedures

Properly align walls

Ability to operate various power tools

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

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Summary Of Opportunity

Jostin Construction is a growing business of over 125 team members, celebrating over 25 years of providing construction services. We are proud to have built our business out in concrete construction first, and then expanded to General Trades, Construction Management, and General Construction services to our high-profile clients in commercial building remodels and new construction.

Our organization is driven by our "WHY" - To create and provide a diversity of opportunities for all. This purpose has guided our work, how we run our business, how we engage with the community deeply and genuinely; and most importantly, how we support and develop our employees.

Our prized Culture is entrenched in our Values. The Jostin Construction Values are:

• Diversity Wins
• All in, All the time
• The Golden Rule
• The Best at Getting Better
• Good Old-Fashioned Ridiculous Fun
• Go First
  
  

Our values represent who we are, how we work, and how we engage with others. If you share our values, we would love to meet you and create a personalized career path for you at Jostin.

Summary Of Duties

General Construction Carpenters report to the Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

Jostin is currently hiring for all 3 levels (1,2, &3) of General Construction Carpenters in Cincinnati and Lexington. Please see the preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications for each level below.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 1

A General Construction Carpenter 1 requires the mastering of the laborer classification skill set. Below are requirements for knowledge and skills for this level of General Construction Carpenter.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general contracting
• Knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site
• Knowledge of general trade work
  
  

Skills

• Properly align walls
• Visualize wall layouts
• Perform exterior/interior wall blocking
• Be comfortable working in public settings
• Ability to operate various power tools in a safe manner
• Ability to install and troubleshoot doors/frames and hardware
• Ability to understand detailed instructions on proper installation techniques of various finished products
• Ability to install accessories
• Knowledge of doors/frames and hardware
• Knowledge of architectural construction, mainly within the commercial construction field
• Knowledge of fasteners and how to determine elevations from drawings
• Assist with safety barricades
• Assist with framing
  
  

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 2

A General Construction Carpenter 2 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 1, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills

• Ability to complete stair forming/layout of stairs
• Ability to layout and complete stud framing (wood and metal)
• Ability to read blueprints and understand details
• Ability to complete pre-layout of walls
• Ability to install frames
• Ability to install safety barricades
• Ability to work in finished environments
  
  

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 3

A General Construction Carpenter 3 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 2, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills

• Visualize wall layout and perform proper steps to ensure accurate layout dimensions
• Meet daily with the crew to maintain a safe working environment
• Properly rig loads with proper cables or strapping for crane or forklift material handling
• Operate layout equipment
• Manage crews
• Conduct trainings
• Knowledge of architectural construction, commonly within the commercial construction field
• Ability to install casework, trim, access panels, window coverings, and miscellaneous metals
• Ability to read blueprints and scale for proper layouts
• Assist superintendent with daily planning, scheduling, safety, JSA's, and inventory
  
  

Qualifications For All General Construction Carpenters

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening
• The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary
• The ability to work in harsh weather conditions for long periods of time
• The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
• The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
• Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati
• COVID vaccinations may be required on some job sites
  
  

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Company paid life insurance
• IRA retirement options with company match up to 3%
• Aflac insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• PPE provided
• Company events
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid referral program
  
  

Jostin Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class and is a member of a drug free safety program.

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