Apprentice Carpenter

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen – an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion – building the places where life happens. As a Concrete Carpenter, you will have an opportunity to work on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we'll focus on your growth and development in the construction industry, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you'll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication. Jacobsen provides competitive pay along with stable work year round. If you would like to learn more about our passion, purpose, and history, click here.

Your Day to Day

The following is a list of essential functions to be performed:

• Cut and frame dimensional lumber with reasonable accuracy.
• Handle and carry a sheet of plywood, 4' x 8' x ¾", weighing 70 pounds.
• Handle and carry a sheet of gypsum board, 4' x 8' x ½", weighing 70 pounds.
• Accurately drive stakes using a four to eight pound hammer.
• Handle and carry one or more pieces of lumber weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Climb ladders safely.
• Climb formwork safely.
• Erect scaffolding and lift scaffold end sections, weight up to 70 pounds.
• Lift and place planks up to 70 pounds.
• Lift and place reinforcing steel weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Perform hand excavation using pick and shovel.
• Operate a wheelbarrow or Georgia Buggy.
• Survey line and grade with use of instruments.
• Weld and cut mild steel. Erect and handle structural steel shapes; handle compressed gas cylinders (oxygen/acetylene).
• Set up temporary heaters and handle propane bottles.
• Operate all types of hand tools (including but not limited to drills, saws, etc.)
• Erect and handle many types of formwork, both gang sets and hand sets.
• Cut and install roof framing and ceiling materials.
• Install siding.
• Handle and install all types of insulation.
• Place and finish concrete in minor areas using screed boards and hand tools.
• Hang doors and install finish hardware.
• Give hand signals to crane operators.
• Climb scaffolding safely.
• Rig construction equipment and materials safely.

How You Contribute

• Be responsible for company property entrusted to your care.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Adhere to company conduct policies.
• Performance of some related essential functions or requirements of the labor craft. See other job description for these essential functions or job requirements.
• Read and analyze measurements.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Work in inclement weather, footing may be wet or slippery.
• Follow directions.
• Communicate with supervisor and other craft persons.
• Work environment will generally be outside. It also will be dusty and noisy.
• Lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds in weight.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 months of experience as a laborer preferred, but not required

Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.

Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.

Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer

We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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