Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter Job Description

This role focuses on installing windows and doors in multi-family housing units and residential new construction projects. You travel between job sites, meet directly at the project location, and work as part of a field crew to safely and efficiently install windows and doors in new construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Install windows and doors in multi-family housing units and residential new construction projects.

• Meet at designated jobsites and assist with unloading trailers or storage units containing windows and related materials.

• Carry windows and materials to installation locations, including up stairways in buildings up to seven stories high.

• Unwrap windows, organize materials, and prepare work areas for installation.

• Measure window and door openings accurately using a tape measure to ensure proper fit.

• Tape window sills and prepare openings according to installation specifications and best practices.

• Set and position windows correctly in openings, ensuring level, plumb, and secure placement.

• Apply caulking and sealants to ensure weather-tight and energy-efficient installations.

• Use screws and appropriate fasteners to secure windows and doors safely and in line with construction standards.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and boom lifts safely and effectively during installation work.

• Follow directions from crew leads and collaborate with team members to complete daily installation goals.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including removal of packaging and debris from installation sites.

• Adhere to safety procedures when working at heights and on lifts, and use common sense to prevent accidents.

• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding progress, issues, and needs on the jobsite.

• For higher-level roles, independently set windows and potentially run a crew to coordinate daily tasks and workflow.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a construction environment, including lifting and carrying 50 lbs or more.

• Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure accurately for layout and measurements.

• Experience using basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and utility knives.

• Experience using power tools including nailers, impact drivers, and other common construction tools.

• Ability to work safely and confidently in a boom lift and at heights on multi-story buildings.

• Foundational carpentry skills, including rough carpentry and finish carpentry related to window and door installation.

• Experience with commercial construction or new construction environments.

• Capability to set windows independently for more advanced levels of the role.

• Ability to run lifts and operate them safely in accordance with site requirements.

• Potential to run a crew, coordinating tasks and guiding other team members, even without prior formal supervisory experience.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to showing up on time with a positive attitude.

• Capacity to follow instructions, apply common sense on the job, and work hard in a physically demanding environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction, carpentry, or window and door installation is highly beneficial.

• Experience working on commercial construction or multi-family housing projects.

• Background in residential new construction work and moving between multiple jobsites during the day.

• Comfort working at heights and handling large window units in stairwells and multi-story buildings.

• Ability to use boom lifts, nailers, and impact tools with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to take on increasing responsibility, from basic installation tasks up to running a crew.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors.

• Demonstrated common sense and sound judgment in dynamic jobsite conditions.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow into more advanced responsibilities over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that offers robust benefits, generous time off, and a culture that values flexibility and work-life balance. Team members enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles at a competitive cost, as well as automatic contributions to a 401(k) plan plus additional matching. The organization provides substantial vacation time, recognizing prior experience when determining vacation brackets, and offers 10 holidays, including floating days. Quarterly profit sharing provides meaningful additional income, and the culture emphasizes flexibility with life outside of work, as long as employees communicate clearly, work hard, and use common sense. This environment rewards dedication, supports long-term financial security, and respects employees’ personal lives.

Work Environment

Work takes place on multifamily and residential new construction sites, primarily focused on window and door installation in new buildings. You work on commercial and residential teams that operate in active construction environments, often at heights and in buildings with multiple stories. The role involves frequent movement between jobsites, physical tasks such as lifting and carrying windows up stairs, and working both indoors and outdoors depending on project conditions. You regularly use hand tools, power tools, and boom lifts, and you follow site safety practices appropriate for construction settings. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and team-oriented, with an expectation of practical attire suitable for construction work and adherence to all safety guidelines and equipment requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.