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Carpenter

Consigli Construction
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Employment Type:   Full-Time 

FSLA:  Hourly/Non-Exempt 

Division: Riggs 

Department: Riggs 

Reports to: Labor Foreman / Project Manager 

Supervisory Duties: No 

Salary Range: $25 - $35/hour

 

Carpenters are responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using a variety of materials, including wood, steel, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall. This role requires precision, physical strength, and the ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures. 

 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 
  • Perform work efficiently, safely, and accurately to consistently meet production goals set by the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager. 
  • Prepare project layouts and accurately estimate height, width, length, and other necessary dimensions. 
  • Read and interpret blueprints or instructions from supervisors. 
  • Select appropriate materials for each task, including wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall. 
  • Use hand and power tools such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to construct, install, and repair structures. 
  • Join materials using nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. 
  • Work at various heights using ladders, scaffolding, stilts, and top beams of buildings. 
  • Inspect completed work to ensure it meets code and project specifications. 
  • Install cabinetry, molding, partitions, doors, and windows. 
  • Create structural supports for concrete work, including building forms and tunnel bracing. 
  • Replace building components such as glass panes, ceiling tiles, and doors. 
  • Move and install machinery as required. 
  • Erect scaffolding and temporary structures as needed. 
  • Follow all company safety and personnel policies and protocols. 
  • Travel to all assigned job sites as required. 
  • Perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting overhead, and walking/working in rough terrain to access tools, materials, and jobsite locations. 
  • Work flexible hours as necessary to meet project and company goals. 

 

Key Skills 
  • Strong work ethic and reliability 
  • Punctual and dependable 
  • Willingness to follow instructions and learn on the job 
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
  • Maintains professionalism on site 
  • Flexible and able to work overtime as needed 
  • Committed to safety and attention to detail 

 

Required Experience  
  • Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required 
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of hands-on carpentry experience 
  • Ability to lift and carry loads up to 100 pounds 
  • Comfortable climbing and working from ladders or scaffolding 
  • Capable of standing and walking for extended periods 

Salary : $25 - $35

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