Carpenter | Residential & Commercial Construction

Purple Cow Recruiting•Middletown, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an experienced Carpenter for an on-site, field-based construction opportunity in the Middletown, Pennsylvania area. This hands-on role supports primarily small and medium-sized residential and commercial projects, including new construction, additions, remodeling, and repairs. The Carpenter performs skilled woodworking and construction tasks such as structural carpentry, installation, repairs, layout, material planning, quality control, and project completion. The role includes reading plans and specifications, measuring and laying out work, constructing and installing woodwork and architectural components, completing finish work and punch-list items, and identifying workmanship deficiencies. The Carpenter also helps plan and manage materials, maintains tools and equipment, coordinates with other trades, documents progress, and communicates project needs and safety concerns to supervisors. Work is performed independently as well as collaboratively with project teams. The position is on-site in the field, with flexible start times. There is no regular on-call requirement, though occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Candidates must already live within approximately a 20-minute drive of Middletown, Pennsylvania, and provide their own standard hand tools. A phone stipend, seven major holidays, two floating holidays, one to two weeks of vacation, growth opportunities, and diverse project experience are offered.

Requirements

Approximately 4 or more years of proven carpentry experience.
Strong knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
Hands-on experience with structural woodwork, framing, installation, repair, or remodeling.
Proficiency using carpentry hand and power tools.
Ability to independently perform assigned carpentry work.
Mathematical, measuring, and layout skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
Safety-conscious approach to construction work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
Must provide own standard hand tools.
Must currently reside within approximately a 20-minute drive of Middletown, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on carpentry work on residential and commercial projects.
Support new construction, additions, remodeling, and repair projects.
Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
Plan job layouts and take accurate measurements.
Construct, install, and repair structural woodwork and related building materials.
Install doors, windows, cabinets, and other architectural components.
Complete finish work and punch-list items.
Identify and correct workmanship deficiencies.
Assess project material needs and assist with detailed material lists.
Handle and store building materials properly to reduce damage and waste.
Organize work areas and materials for efficient project execution.
Track material usage and project-related waste.
Maintain tools, equipment, and necessary supplies.
Coordinate effectively with other trades and project team members.
Perform quality checks on completed work.
Ensure work meets applicable project specifications, building codes, and safety standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Report project challenges and safety concerns promptly.
Follow established safety procedures throughout project execution.
Document daily progress and completed tasks.
Photograph completed work when required for project records.
Communicate clearly with supervisors regarding progress, materials, and project needs.
Work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.