Traveling Residential Carpenter: Renovations & Maintenance

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Carpenter to perform renovation, repair, and maintenance work throughout residential properties within the CHA portfolio. The Carpenter must be able to travel between multiple Chicago locations.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing doors, frames, windows, cabinetry, flooring, and trim; reading blueprints; estimating materials; and adhering to OSHA and building codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Carpenter Apprenticeship with two years journeyman experience, or four years of equivalent experience.
• At least two years of residential construction or apartment-building experience.
• Experience with framing, drywall, trim, doors, windows, cabinets, and finish carpentry.
• Knowledge of power tools including circular saws, miter saws, and jig saws.
• Completed OSHA safety training.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel between CHA properties.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair doors, frames, locks, windows, cabinets, countertops, and trim.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, drywall, molding, and partitions.
• Repair flooring, tile, stairs, handrails, fences, siding, and other building components.
• Perform basic concrete and roofing repairs.
• Read blueprints, drawings, measurements, and construction specifications.
• Inspect properties and identify necessary carpentry repairs.
• Estimate and order required materials and supplies.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Follow OSHA requirements, building codes, and job-site safety procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Residential construction

Finish carpentry

Blueprint reading

Power tools

Safety compliance

Travel between CHA properties

Education

Carpenter Apprenticeship Program

Journeyman experience

Associate degree in a related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools: circular saws, miter saws, jig saws

Job description

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Carpenter to perform renovation, repair, and maintenance work throughout residential properties within the CHA portfolio. The Carpenter must be able to travel between multiple Chicago locations.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing doors, frames, windows, cabinetry, flooring, and trim; reading blueprints; estimating materials; and adhering to OSHA and building codes.