Carpenter

Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

The Carpenter will work on light-commercial construction projects, supporting painting projects by completing carpentry repairs, surface preparation, and structural improvements that ensure high-quality finishes and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior carpentry by repairing or replacing siding, trim, fascia, soffits, shutters, and other wood components prior to painting.
• Conduct interior carpentry work such as installing or repairing baseboards, crown molding, doors, window casings, and drywall patches.
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, caulking, filling, and ensuring surfaces are ready for paint application.
• Assess jobsites to identify repair needs, provide accurate measurements, and communicate findings to the project manager.
• Maintain professionalism during customer interactions, answer basic questions, and represent the company's commitment to service.
• Ensure safety compliance by following OSHA and company safety standards and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a carpenter in residential or commercial settings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work outdoors as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Construction and carpentry skills, including framing and finish carpentry.
• Experience in exterior wood repair and finish carpentry such as installing and repairing trim, molding, doors, and casings with precision.
• Knowledge of framing basics, including light structural repairs, reinforcement, and small rebuilds.
• Proficiency in drywall repair, including patching, taping, mudding, and prepping surfaces for paint.
• Skill in surface preparation tasks such as sanding, caulking, filling, and ensuring paint-ready surfaces.
• Tool proficiency with saws, drills, sanders, nailers, and measurement tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that provides consistent and reliable work, with steady project flow throughout the year. Experience the local team feel with the support of a national brand. Benefit from clear scopes and organized projects, leading to smoother and more predictable work. Be part of a team that respects skilled trades and offers opportunities for career growth into roles like crew leadership, estimating, project management, and specialized repair. Work in a positive, customer-focused culture that values professionalism, communication, and courtesy. Enjoy competitive pay, stability, and predictable schedules.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working on light-commercial construction projects with a focus on carpentry and painting support. Team members are expected to maintain professionalism and follow safety standards, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The company offers a collaborative culture with a local team supported by national resources, emphasizing clear communication and organized project management.

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

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

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 Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.