Position Summary:

As a Service Carpenter, you will join a dedicated team of the most skilled professional carpenters in our industry. You will execute client service work requests that will include millwork installation and repairs up to small-scale remodel projects. This position is best suited for a high energy person who prides themselves in delivering the platinum standard, not only in performance but also in hospitality and communication. 

The ideal applicant thrives on meeting and exceeding challenges, and must be able to rapidly pivot and change focus as projects vary in scope and complexity. You will work closely with the Service Project Manager to set goals, understand workload and deliver the Gardner Builders vision on all aspects of the position. Your work will help us build the Service Department and execute our company vision.

Responsibilities:

• Complete service requests and warranty work for clients as directed by supervisors and project managers
• Cultivate and maintain great relationships with building facilities personnel and tenants
• Build, repair or install door frames, doors, cabinets, paneling, millwork, furniture, hardware etc. using hand and power tools
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Utilize proper PPE and safety equipment at all times
• Address client concerns, assess installation and warranty needs and provide solutions
• Quickly and professionally resolve all issues that may arise with the project on the job site, assuming responsibility and mobilizing appropriate parties
• Act as a hospitable point of contact and facilitate effective communication between multiple internal and external project partners
• Supervise small projects
• As needed, solicit bids from trade partners and assemble estimates for clients

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• General knowledge of standard methods, materials, and equipment utilized in carpentry work
• Good knowledge of occupational hazards and the associated safety precautions
• Skill in use and care of variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Proactive mindset with the ability to envision all steps in assigned tasks
• Ability to execute tasks efficiently 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to correspond in an effective and professional manner using written or verbal communication
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to use a smartphone efficiently

Qualifications: 

• We are signatury to the Carpenter's Union - although you are not required to be in the union to apply, you will be required to join
• Journey level carpenter 
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a carpenter in commercial construction 
• OSHA-10 certification
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits and Company Perks:

• Weekly paycheck - Union Scale
• Company-provided apparel and power tools
• Company-provided iPhone, iPad and MacBook
• Paid Holidays
• 1 Week of PTO
• Company vehicle, gas card, and paid parking costs
• Free access to onsite fitness facility
• Flat hierarchy, EOS-led, open culture, encouragement of individual growth
• Regular company and team outings
• 6-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023)
• 5-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune (2018, 2019, 2021, 2023) 
• Ranked #1 in “Top Workplace in Construction” by Star Tribune (2023)
• 3-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine (2020, 2022, 2023) 
• “Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal (2020)

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug screen and background check required.

Physical Demands:

• You will be required to safely walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and hear.
• You must be able to safely operate a variety of machinery and equipment including but not limited to table saws, drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, ladders, tape measures, etc. 
• You will be required to regularly execute repetitive movements. 
• You will be required to regularly lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects (up to 50lbs). 
• You will be required to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. 
• You will be required to sustain physical exertion for extended periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as required.

Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, you may be exposed to outside weather conditions at job sites, including wet and/or humid conditions, cold and heat. 
• For renovation work, hazardous material or conditions may be present in the existing building.
• Noise level at these sites may be unusually loud at times. Job sites are typically dusty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gardner Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Gardner Builders does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, service in the uniformed forces, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.