Carpenter’s Apprentice – FILLED

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Carpenter’s Apprentice

Established, award winning Residential and Light Commercial construction company seeks hard-working, responsible person for full-time employment. The ideal candidate works well with others, embraces creative problem solving, is open to learning new skills and techniques, takes pride in their work and has a positive attitude.

COMPANY CULTURE: New Prairie Construction is an employee-owned cooperative, fostering an inclusive work culture that supports our employees both professionally and personally by encouraging individual creativity, health and fulfillment in the workplace. We strive to develop long-lasting and respectful relationships with each other, our clients, subcontractors, vendors and community. Our dedication to our craft, the ability to creatively solve problems, our commitment to sustainability and exceptional communication defines who we are and who we strive to continue to be as a company.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Strong math skills
• Familiarity with common power and hand tools
• Physical strength and stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work from heights
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred: 

• Experience in construction

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Is honest and accountable.
• Works well with others.
• Embraces creative problem solving.
• Is open to learning new skills and techniques.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Has a heightened sense of integrity.
• Has a positive attitude.

Job Duties:

• Assist supervising carpenter with construction and remodeling projects
• Learn and practice essential carpentry skills on the job
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Set up and maintain tools for your supervising carpenter
• Occasionally attend classes and/or workshops related to job duties

Benefits: See full benefits here.

• Premium Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) benefits
• Paid Holiday, and PTO
• Paternity, Maternity & Adoption Leave
• Cell Phone Allowance, Fuel Reimbursement as approved,
• Advancement Opportunities, including Paid Continuing Education
• Access to short and long-term disability insurance, access to life insurance
• Profit sharing opportunities, cooperative company structure and democratic ownership
• Access to our cumulative knowledge in this industry

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. New Prairie Construction is an EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Range provided to encompass a range of experience levels; If this range does not capture your desired salary, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation will be discussed at in-person interviews, ensuring transparency and alignment with the candidate’s experience and expectations. A formal offer after in-person interview will be mutually agreed upon.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY: Any applicant or employee who believes that reasonable accommodation is required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.

DISCLAIMER: New Prairie Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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