Carpenter

Carpenter Position

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

The Carpenter position performs various field labor tasks during the construction phase of Crossroads Construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform basic labor and/or carpentry tasks at a job site or in regard to a special project assignment
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to layout based on blueprints or instructions from the supervisor
• Assists in solving problems related to layout, conflicts, coordination with other trades, and prefabricated panel system installation.
• Maintain a construction site that is well-organized and clear of debris
• Load and unload construction materials to assist in job site progress
• Use various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive
• Utilize light industrial equipment to complete larger labor tasks as directed by the onsite Superintendent or other members of field management
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding
• Installs windows and doors
• Utilize knowledge of all local, state, and federal safety regulations to ensure labor tasks are completed in a safe manner

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid driver's license is required
• OSHA-10 certification is required within 30 days of employment
• Two (2) years of previous work experience in a construction-related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong initiative and is able to accomplish tasks with minimal manager supervision
• Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts
• Demonstrates innovative problem-solving and is able to consider all facts of the matter to be resolved
• Embraces technology and is able to use it in ways that improve the experience of Centric associates

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of is job. The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those encountered while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing, climbing, bending and kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work with sharp tools or power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination

Superior Benefits Package

• PTO
• 100% Employee-owned!
• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service
• Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with company contributions
• 529e college savings plan with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.