General Carpenter

Building Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

PPE provided

Tool support

Job summary

Building Ventures is hiring general carpenters in Austin, TX to perform commercial and industrial carpentry tasks on active sites. You will read and follow drawings, measure layouts, and perform framing, trim, and finish work while keeping the site safe and organized.

The role involves physical work, outdoors conditions, and coordinating with foremen and trade partners to meet project schedules. OT opportunities and PPE are provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in general framing carpentry on commercial or industrial jobs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and measurements.
• Experience with acoustical ceiling installation, exterior cladding, trim/paneling, doors and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood and metal framing for floors, walls, roofs, and interior partitions.
• Install trim, doors, frames, and hardware; cut trim and panels to spec.
• Install acoustical ceilings, exterior cladding, and other finish systems per drawings.
• Maintain clean, safe work sites and assist with basic concrete/form work as needed.
• Coordinate with foremen and trade partners to meet schedules.

Skills

General framing carpentry

Rough carpentry

Reading drawings

Acoustical ceilings

Exterior cladding

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About this roleWe're hiring general carpenters in Austin, TX to perform a range of commercial and industrial carpentry tasks. Day-to-day work includes wood and metal framing, trim and paneling, exterior cladding, acoustical ceiling installation and other fit-out and rough carpentry duties on active construction sites. You'll read and follow construction drawings and measurements, keep work areas clean and safe, and coordinate with foremen and trade partners. This is hands-on field work - expect physical lifting, climbing, and work outdoors in all typical job-site conditions around Austin.What you'll doPerform wood and metal framing: floor, wall, roof and nonbearing interior partitionsInstall trim, doors, frames and hardware; measure and cut trim and panels to specInstall acoustical ceilings, exterior cladding and other finish systems per drawingsRead and follow construction drawings, take accurate measurements, and mark layoutsMaintain clean, safe job sites: daily site cleanup, material staging and basic concrete/form work supportWork with crew and foreman to meet schedule, handle tools and equipment safely, and report issues promptlyWhat we're looking forProven experience in general framing carpentry (wood and metal) and rough carpentry on commercial or industrial jobsAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and measurements accuratelyExperience with acoustical ceiling installation, exterior cladding, trim/paneling, doors, frames and hardwareFamiliarity with metal stud framing, wood framing, floor and roof framing, and basic concrete/form workComfort working on active construction sites, following site safety rules and performing site cleanupReliable attendance, ability to lift and move materials, and work full shifts on local Austin projectsQualificationsOSHA-10 card preferred (or ability to complete site-specific safety training)Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to Austin job sitesAbility to pass a drug screen and background check where requiredStrong measurement/math skills and proficiency with hand and power toolsAbility to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work safely at heightsWhat we offerHealth insurance options availablePaid time off and holiday payOvertime opportunities on extended shifts and urgent schedulesJob-site PPE provided and tool support or tool allowance where neededConsistent local assignments within Austin with opportunity for steady hoursReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.