Site Carpenter

Vertical Solutions•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertical Solutions designs, fabricates, and installs custom interiors for climbing and fitness facilities, including accent walls, furniture, lockers, cubbies, and climbing structures. The Site Carpenter builds and assembles custom pieces in the company shop and installs them at customer job sites in and around Salt Lake County. The role includes carpentry and participation in broader construction work, such as steel fabrication and erection, wood structures, concrete work, demolition, and scaffolding setup. This is a full-time position paying $25–$30 per hour. Work takes place in the shop and at job sites, and may involve working at heights and in varied weather. The carpenter reads plans, estimates materials and equipment, performs quality checks, operates tools and machinery, maintains organized work areas, records time and materials, and represents the team professionally with clients. The role requires independent work in the shop and on site.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional carpentry experience.
At least 3 years of on-the-job construction training, an apprenticeship, or an associate degree in construction.
Ability to read plans and work accurately with measuring tools and materials.
Ability to work independently and without supervision in the shop and on site.
Friendly, professional presence with clients.
Clear communication with the foreman, crew, vendors, and clients.
Appreciation for checklists and systems that support consistent, organized work.
Ability to regularly lift more than 75 pounds, remain on one’s feet all day, work at heights, and work in varied weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience building and installing custom woodwork such as accent walls, furniture, lockers, or cubbies.
Climbing gym experience.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, and install custom woodwork such as accent walls, furniture, lockers, and cubbies to match each project’s style.
Pre-build and assemble components in the shop for efficient on-site installation.
Contribute to steel fabrication and erection, wood structures, concrete work, demolition, and scaffolding setup.
Work at heights using lifts and harnesses while following fall protection and rope access safety standards.
Read printed and digital plans, estimate materials and equipment, and perform quality checks.
Safely operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools, shop equipment, and heavy machinery.
Keep the shop and job site clean and organized using 5S, and wear appropriate PPE.
Accurately log time and materials each day.
Represent the team professionally when working with clients.
Work independently in the shop and on job sites.