Hands-On Apartment Renovation Assistant

j-; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

J & M Property Management is seeking a dependable Construction & Renovation Assistant to join our growing team. The role involves hands-on carpentry, apartment renovations, and property improvements across our portfolio, working with supervisors, maintenance staff, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction or remodeling, proficiency with common tools, and a strong eye for detail. The position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and safe, organized job sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on construction, remodeling or related experience.
• Experience in carpentry including finish work.
• Residential construction or remodeling experience preferred.
• Able to measure, cut, assemble, and install materials accurately.
• Familiar with drywall, painting, doors, trim, cabinets, flooring.
• Safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of residential building systems.
• Identify problems and propose practical solutions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general carpentry and construction work on projects.
• Demolition, drywall, painting, and finish carpentry tasks.
• Install doors, trim, cabinets, and hardware.
• Assist with apartment renovations and unit turns.
• Support with material takeoffs and measurements.
• Keep job sites organized, safe, and compliant.
• Coordinate with supervisors and subcontractors as needed.
• Inspect completed work for quality and timelines.

Skills

Carpentry

Residential construction

Measuring & cutting

Hand & power tools

Drywall & painting

Reading plans

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training or apprenticeship

Tools

Circular saws

Miter saws

Table saws

Reciprocating saws

Jig saws

Drills & impact drivers

Nail guns

Sanders & grinders

Rotary hammers

Levels & lasers

Tape measures & layout tools

Ladders & scaffolding

Job description

J & M Property Management is seeking a dependable Construction & Renovation Assistant to join our growing team. The role involves hands-on carpentry, apartment renovations, and property improvements across our portfolio, working with supervisors, maintenance staff, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction or remodeling, proficiency with common tools, and a strong eye for detail. The position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and safe, organized job sites.