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Carpenter Journeyman
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- IL, United States
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Journeyman that will be responsible for providing skilled craftsmanship for installation of formwork, finish carpentry and drywall.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions
- Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, slabs, columns, drywall)
- Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware
- Complete finish carpentry tasks (toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, partitions, lockers, cabinets, countertops, wall paneling, coffered ceilings, running trim)
- Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of apprenticeship program
- Union specific training
- Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)
- Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback
- Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
- *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
- Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
A few benefits offered include:
- Mental Healthcare
- Craft Dependent Scholarship
- Service Awards
- The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training.
Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Mortenson
Construction
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-10 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward. Mortenson’s broad portfolio of integrated services ensures that its customers’ investments result in high-performing assets. The result is a turnkey partner, fully invested in the business success of its customers. Founded in 1954, Mortenson has operations across North America with offices in Chicago, Denver, Fargo, Iowa City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Seattle, and Charlotte. For additional information, visit www.mortenson.com.
- Employees
- 6831
- Industry
- Construction
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Founded
- 1954
- Location
- 700 Meadow Lane North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422, US
- Specialties
- Construction, Higher Ed, Sports/Event Ctrs, Public/Private, Wind, Solar, Sci/Lab, Mfg & Warehouse, Data Centers, Water & Wastewater, Transportation, Hospitality, Healthcare, Cultural/Performing Arts, Corporate, High Voltage Trans, Heavy Civil, Fed Gov't, Real Estate Dev't, Development, Aviation, Virtual Insights, Digital Integration, and Optimization of Assets
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Carpenter Jobs in the United States
Browse carpenter jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from 2026, Bechtel, Mydpr and others. Listings that show pay range from $47,000 to $69,000 a year. As a Carpenter, you play a crucial role in the construction industry by creating structures from wood and other materials. Carpenters are in high demand due to the growth in construction and renovation projects. In this role, you can expect a yearly salary range of $30,000 to $60,000, depending on experience and location. To excel as a Carpenter, you need to be proficient in woodworking techniques, able to read blueprints accurately, and have a good understanding of construction processes. Work-life balance in carpentry allows job flexibility and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in different settings.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 67 most recent carpenter listings
- 67
- listings analysed
- $61,000
- median listed pay
- 0%
- remote
- 37
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- Sulphur, LA3
- Chicago, IL3
- Pecos, TX3
- Fort Lauderdale, FL3
- San Antonio, TX2
- Reston, VA2
Listed pay
6 listings show a salary
- $47,000–$69,000
- range
- $61,000
- median
- ~$29/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
100% on-site
93% full-time · 4% other
Experience level
57% mid level21% entry level21% senior level
Common job titles
- Carpenter · 20
- Carpenter Helper · 6
- Carpenter Journey · 4
- Carpenter Journeyman · 2
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