Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Thompson Thrift is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team full-time. This role supports a variety of construction and maintenance projects, using rough and finish carpentry skills to build, repair, and install structures across residential and commercial job sites.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read work orders, prints, and sketches to plan jobs
• Estimate materials, time, and tools needed
• Build, dismantle, and repair walls, roofs, siding, trim, doors, windows, and more
• Perform framing, drywall repair, painting, basic MEP troubleshooting, accessory installs, caulking/sealing, and project reporting
• Use appropriate tools and lumber grades for each task
• Ensure jobsite cleanliness, tool maintenance, and safety compliance
• Support special projects and general facilities needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in residential, commercial, or industrial carpentry
• Proficiency with construction tools and safety protocols
• Ability to read drawings, take accurate measurements, and create basic sketches
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must provide your own basic hand tools (e.g. tape measure, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $35.00* (commensurate with experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid holidays and PTO

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position requires mobility on active construction sites and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Tasks may involve exposure to outdoor elements, uneven surfaces, power tools, and loud environments. The team member is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

* The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Illinois This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law

Illinois Pay Range

$30—$35 USD

Use of AI in Hiring

Thompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about our hiring process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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