Construction Carpenter- Lexington

Jostin Construction, Inc. • Lexington, Kentucky, United States • $21 - $28 / hour • 1m ago

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Jostin Construction is a growing business of over 125 team members, celebrating over 25 years of providing construction services. We are proud to have built our business out in concrete construction first, and then expanded to General Trades, Construction Management, and General Construction services to our high-profile clients in commercial building remodels and new construction.

Our organization is driven by our “WHY” – To create and provide a diversity of opportunities for all. This purpose has guided our work, how we run our business, how we engage with the community deeply and genuinely; and most importantly, how we support and develop our employees.

Our prized Culture is entrenched in our Values. The Jostin Construction Values are:

Diversity Wins
All in, All the time
The Golden Rule
The Best at Getting Better
Good Old-Fashioned Ridiculous Fun
Go First

Our values represent who we are, how we work, and how we engage with others. If you share our values, we would love to meet you and create a personalized career path for you at Jostin.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

General Construction Carpenters report to the Superintendent and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

Jostin is currently hiring for all 3 levels (1,2, &3) of General Construction Carpenters in Cincinnati and Lexington. Please see the preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications for each level below.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 1

A General Construction Carpenter 1 requires the mastering of the laborer classification skill set. Below are requirements for knowledge and skills for this level of General Construction Carpenter.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of general contracting
Knowledge of power tools
Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site
Knowledge of general trade work

Skills:

Properly align walls
Visualize wall layouts
Perform exterior/interior wall blocking
Be comfortable working in public settings
Ability to operate various power tools in a safe manner
Ability to install and troubleshoot doors/frames and hardware
Ability to understand detailed instructions on proper installation techniques of various finished products
Ability to install accessories
Knowledge of doors/frames and hardware
Knowledge of architectural construction, mainly within the commercial construction field
Knowledge of fasteners and how to determine elevations from drawings
Assist with safety barricades
Assist with framing

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 2

A General Construction Carpenter 2 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 1, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills:

Ability to complete stair forming/layout of stairs
Ability to layout and complete stud framing (wood and metal)
Ability to read blueprints and understand details
Ability to complete pre-layout of walls
Ability to install frames
Ability to install safety barricades
Ability to work in finished environments

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER 3

A General Construction Carpenter 3 should be as knowledgeable and proficient as a General Construction Carpenter 2, but must also have the additional skills listed below.

Additional Skills:

Visualize wall layout and perform proper steps to ensure accurate layout dimensions
Meet daily with the crew to maintain a safe working environment
Properly rig loads with proper cables or strapping for crane or forklift material handling
Operate layout equipment
Manage crews
Conduct trainings
Knowledge of architectural construction, commonly within the commercial construction field
Ability to install casework, trim, access panels, window coverings, and miscellaneous metals
Ability to read blueprints and scale for proper layouts
Assist superintendent with daily planning, scheduling, safety, JSA’s, and inventory

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS:

Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Ability to successfully pass a drug screening
The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary
The ability to work in harsh weather conditions for long periods of time
The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati
COVID vaccinations may be required on some job sites

BENEFITS:

Healthcare coverage
Short Term Disability
Company paid life insurance
IRA retirement options with company match up to 3%
Aflac insurance options
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
PPE provided
Company events
Quarterly Bonuses
Paid referral program

Jostin Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class and is a member of a drug free safety program.