Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

About Hedrick Brothers Construction
Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For more than 45 years we have built across Florida in hospitality, multi-family, industrial, healthcare, and the public sector, with project values ranging from $5M to $160M.
Our work is guided by our GRIT values — Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Teamwork — and a culture built on doing right by our people, our trade partners, and our clients.

The Opportunity
The General Carpenter performs skilled rough and finish carpentry on HBC jobsites — from forms and framing to cabinets, doors, and finish hardware. This is hands-on craftsmanship work that directly shapes the quality our clients see.

You'll work under a Superintendent, take pride in detail, and help keep the site safe, organized, and moving.

What You'll Do
Carpentry & Installation

• Install finish items such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, door frames, and finish hardware.
• Fabricate and install forms; prepare and set batter boards; prepare anchor bolt templates and set anchor bolts.
• Set trusses, sheathing, and framing.
• Build cabinets and wooden assemblies in the carpenter shop.
• Read and interpret blueprints to assist with layout.

Quality & Site Support

• Exhibit consistent concern for quality and detail and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Follow construction plans and instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Support HBC's safety culture and keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

What You Bring to the Role
Experience & Education

• High school education preferred and 1–3 years of carpentry or related construction experience.
• Working knowledge of basic geometry and the ability to operate a variety of electric and gas-powered hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to assist with layout.

Certifications & Licenses

• OSHA 10-Hour certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Skills & Attributes

• Able to read and comprehend instructions, safety manuals, and short correspondence.
• Able to solve practical problems in standardized situations and work without direct supervision.

Tools

• Standard carpentry hand tools required, including: tool belt, hammer, tape measure (50' or 100'), speed and framing squares, 2' and 4' levels, wood and cold chisels, hand saw, coping saw, block plane, utility knife, nail set and puller, chalk box, plumb bob, center punch, pliers, screwdrivers, and adjustable/Allen wrenches.
• Power tools and specialty equipment are provided or specified by the project as needed.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly works on active construction sites and may be exposed to weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and machinery.
• Frequently stands and walks for extended periods and navigates uneven terrain, crawl spaces, and elevations.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, climbs, and balances, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Frequently lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Requires full range of motion in arms and hands and the dexterity to handle tools and controls.
• Requires close, distance, depth, color, and peripheral vision, and the ability to judge distances and read warning signs.
• Requires the ability to hear warning signals and conversation on an active jobsite.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing and bonus opportunities tied to company and project performance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave
• Wellness program reimbursement to support your health and well-being
• Annual stipend for company-branded apparel
• Ongoing training, certification support, and clear paths for advancement
• A collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in GRIT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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