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Apprentice Carpenter / Laborer

Odell Construction Inc.
Westlake, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2026

Job Description: Carpenter Apprentice

Does the idea of sitting at a desk job sound boring and unmotivating? Do you enjoy manual labor, working with your hands, and creating things? You will thrive in an environment working in the trades and may be interested in learning the carpentry trade. Getting an opportunity to build and create spaces that will bring lots of enjoyment and fulfillment in your career. You will experience uncapped capacity for success and advancement as a carpenter, in a field that provides continued learning and opportunity to grow. Be part of a team that fosters a culture of synergy, appreciation, coaching, development, accountability, and structure. You will have a clearly defined path for career growth and is up to you on how far and how fast you want to progress in your carpentry career. Apply now if you are passionate and committed to learning and training to become a Carpenter!

What we offer in return for your talent and dedication:

- Clear direction & expectations for career development & compensation increase

-Coaching & training on skill development as a carpenter

- Career growth opportunity

- Encouraged work life balance

- 401k & Roth Retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match

- Health Care Coverage

- 80 hours Paid Holidays

- Vacation and sick days

- Full Time 4-10s, Monday – Thursday 8am-6pm, 3 day weekends off

- Competitive compensation based on experience; Starting pay between $17-$24 including benefits compensation, base hourly compensation of $14-$20 an hour based on employed industry experience.

- Pay increases as the trade is learned, ability to understand the why behind the tasks, and able to efficiently perform tasks.

- Growth opportunity from Carpenter Apprentice, to Carpenter I, to Carpenter II, to Lead Carpenter, To Project Manager.

- Financial pay growth opportunity, pay for these carpenter & manager levels range from $14-$45 an hour based on skills, knowledge, and efficiency

What we expect:

- Interested in learning to build an entire house from the ground up, not just specialize in one task

- Reading and study material as needed to facilitate on the job training

- Taking notes & pictures as needed to facilitate on the job training

- Putting in the effort to learn the trade

- Being accountable and coachable

- Able to follow directions and willing to make mistakes through the learning process

- Understands that this is a career journey and learning the trade does not happen over night

- Commitment to put the work in that it takes to learn the trade

- Valid drivers license to be maintained and a reliable vehicle

- Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

Skills and Talents to be successful:

- Outgoing and enjoys interacting with clients and helping others

- Positive attitude & Team oriented

- Detail oriented & Creative problem solver

- Adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-moving environment, and meet deadlines

- Handle high volume of information on projects and stay organized accordingly

- Able to effectively communicate with clients and transfer information with the team

- Lift 80lbs as required

- Use ladders and extension ladders as required

- Work on heights & roofs when required at various heights up to 45 feet

- Enjoys working with hands and manual labor

Tasks to be performed and will be trained to perform:

- Setting up & cleaning up jobsites

- Material handling

- Demolition & excavation

- Driving equipment & vehicles

- Framing, insulation, drywall, drywall finishing

- Painting, trim, millwork, cabinet install

- Tiling, flooring, doors, windows

- Occasional siding and roofing

Use of various power tools, saws, and pneumatic nailers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $24

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