Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled carpenter to perform a combination of rough and finish carpentry on commercial construction projects. You will work on wood framing, selective demolition, and structural modifications, as well as install doors, hardware, trim, baseboards, cabinetry, and other finish details that bring projects from start to completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough carpentry tasks, including wood framing, metal stud installation, and structural modifications on commercial construction projects.
• Carry out finish carpentry work such as installing doors, hardware, trim, baseboards, cabinetry, and other detailed finish elements.
• Execute selective demolition safely and efficiently to prepare structures for new construction and modifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings to understand project scope, dimensions, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately using tape measures, hand tools, and power tools.
• Install doors and related components, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and function.
• Perform trim work and other finishing tasks to deliver clean, high-quality results that meet project standards.
• Collaborate with other trades and team members on active commercial construction sites to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and, when qualified, scissor lifts, in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support new construction activities, including framing, material installation, and related carpentry tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures on active job sites.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic by arriving on time, being prepared for the days tasks, and completing assignments with attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Proven commercial carpentry experience.
• Rough framing experience on commercial construction projects.
• Finish carpentry experience, including trim, doors, and detailed finish work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with carpentry hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately and perform precise measurements and cuts.
• Experience with rough carpentry tasks such as wood framing and structural work.
• Experience with finish carpentry tasks such as trim work, baseboards, and door installation.
• Reliable transportation to and from active job sites.
• Strong work ethic, including reliability, accountability, and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification.
• Leadership or foreman experience on construction or carpentry crews.
• Experience operating scissor lifts.
• Relevant equipment certifications for operating lifts or similar construction equipment.
• Experience with painting and finishing tasks is beneficial.
• Exposure to concrete work and demolition on commercial construction sites.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-oriented organization that invests in its people and fosters a positive, supportive work environment. The company offers a steady pipeline of projects. You can expect support to grow your skills and advance your career while maintaining a healthy balance between work and life outside the job.

Work Environment

This position is based primarily on active commercial construction sites and involves hands-on rough and finish carpentry work in a fast-paced setting. You will work mostly outdoors and in partially enclosed structures, often in changing weather conditions. Daily activities include framing, demolition, material installation, door and trim installation, and coordination with other trades to keep projects progressing safely and efficiently. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and, when qualified, equipment such as scissor lifts. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and productivity, with an expectation of appropriate construction-site attire suitable for outdoor and active job-site conditions.

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomington, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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.