Carpenter

YK Solutions • Sheboygan, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter performs assigned on-site work for residential and commercial remediation, mitigation, and reconstruction projects involving fire, water, wind, and structural damage. Work includes trim carpentry, painting, rough framing, drywall, cleaning, and material handling. Technicians are responsible for completing assigned on-site labor and tasks in a timely manner.

The role works directly with project managers to ensure work is completed correctly and on schedule, communicates regularly with the assigned manager, and treats property owners and project payees with compassion. The Carpenter participates in a rotating board-up on-call schedule and may take a leadership role when responding to emergency situations. Regional travel within the tri-state area may be requested.

The position is on-site in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and is a contract role. Compensation starts at $30 per hour, depending on experience; candidates seeking a higher rate may be considered, with preference for candidates willing to accept $30 per hour or less. The interview process consists of a phone interview followed by an in-person interview.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of experience in carpentry, painting, or drywalling.
• Carpentry experience; pay depends on experience tier.
• Drywall experience.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• No felonies.
• Working knowledge of construction methods and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to calculate common construction measurements and quickly add fractions of measurements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Encircle, and PSA Web.
• Professionalism, empathy, attention to detail, time-management skills, and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to move freely over uneven or debris-ridden sites and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel within the tri-state area if requested.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training listed by the client: IICRC FSRT, IICRC WRT, IICRC ASD, and IICRC OCT.
• For T-2 level: more than 3 years of experience; ability to handle technician tasks with minimal guidance and make judgment calls on techniques; customer-service scores averaging over 8.5; OSHA 30, Fall Protection, IICRC training, and Forklift/Telehandler certification.
• For T-3 level: more than 10 years of experience; specialty in complex custom carpentry or painting; ability to train less-tenured technicians and lead a crew with little supervision; team customer-service scores averaging over 9.0.
• OSHA 10 training is required for T-1 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned carpentry tasks, including trim work, hanging doors, installing base and casing, mitering, and cutting materials to specified measurements.
• Operate power tools and table saws safely and properly.
• Deliver materials to job sites using a company-owned vehicle.
• Work with project managers to complete on-site tasks correctly and on time.
• Complete painting tasks, including texturing, using spray nozzles, and applying roll-on paint.
• Install drywall, tape and mud seams, sand drywall, and feather repairs into existing walls.
• Match stains and apply stain to materials using appropriate techniques.
• Apply general construction and property-damage restoration methods.
• Participate in a rotating board-up on-call schedule and take leadership when called to emergency situations.
• Follow directions from the assigned manager and communicate with them regularly.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of the month after 60 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee parties.
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year recognition; Employee of the Year receives a free vacation valued up to $3,500.
• Two weeks of PTO and one week of sick pay in the first year; three weeks of PTO and one week of sick pay in the second year.
• Company van provided for job-site work; employees drive to the shop and then use the company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED