Carpenter - Skilled Tradesman

BluSky Restoration Contractors•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Carpenter - Skilled Tradesman is an experienced, trainable laborer skilled in carpentry across residential and commercial rebuilding, with a demonstrated track record in insurance restoration work. Effective communication is essential during reconstruction. The position reports directly to the Project Manager. Candidates are expected to have a reliable truck and the tools needed to perform work to a high standard. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$35.00. The role involves residential and commercial carpentry, demolition, tile work, cabinet installation, trim carpentry, door hanging and taping, painting, light electrical and plumbing work, and rough framing, including reframing homes and setting trusses. The Carpenter is expected to support customer and company satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication, while following safety, quality, and procedural standards. This position has no direct reports. The work environment is usually quiet. Work may require entering confined areas such as crawl spaces and traveling for out-of-town projects, catastrophic events, training, or meetings; some overnight and out-of-area travel may be expected. Employees regularly lift or move 25–50 pounds and regularly stand, walk, handle materials, talk, and hear. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or occasionally crawling is required, and sitting is occasional. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. BluSky offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including a matching 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, disability coverage, necessary IT equipment such as a smartphone or tablet, and a corporate apparel allowance. Additional offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, accident and critical illness coverage, LegalShield, professional development, a paid referral program, vendor discounts, and more.

Requirements

Direct experience working as a skilled carpenter.
Knowledge of carpentry and use of carpentry-related hand and power tools.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work in confined areas, including crawl spaces.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms and complete required paperwork.
Ability to identify hazards in assigned work areas and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Ability to work with people professionally.
Valid, current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Successful completion of a national criminal background check and motor vehicle report background check.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Reliable truck and tools to execute tasks to a high standard.

Responsibilities

Perform general residential and commercial carpentry.
Perform demolition and tile work.
Hang cabinets and perform trim carpentry, including baseboards.
Hang doors and perform taping and painting.
Perform light electrical and plumbing work.
Perform rough framing, including reframing homes and setting trusses.
Promote company and customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication.
Comply with safety, quality, and procedural standards.
Travel for out-of-town projects and/or catastrophic events, and potentially for training or meetings.