Apprentice Carpenter - Gateway FS - Red Bud, IL

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JOB TITLE: Apprentice Carpenter

PAY: $21.00-$27.00 per hour + Productivity Bonus & Profit Sharing

JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE STATEMENT:
We are looking for an aspiring carpenter to join our company as an Apprentice Carpenter. We will provide you with the necessary technical skills to launch a rewarding career. While prior experience is not necessarily required, you must have some experience & training with power tools and hand tools. You will work under the supervision of a journeyman carpenter, assisting them with their duties while you train and gain a better understanding of the trade. An apprenticeship with our organization entails 3-5 years of on-the-job training. Experience in construction is beneficial, especially in areas like framing, roofing, siding or window & door installation. You need excellent communication skills to coordinate with other workers, such as other skilled trades or construction managers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist journeyman carpenter with construction and remodeling projects

Help build wooden structures

Learn and practice essential carpentry skills on the job

Maintain a safe work environment

Set up and maintain tools for your supervising carpenter

Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and motorized lifts

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED certificate

Strong math skills

Familiarity with common power and hand tools

Experience in construction

Physical strength and stamina

Ability to work in different climates and weather conditions

WHY WORK FOR US?
Gateway FS's FS Construction Services is a medium business in Red Bud, IL. We are professional, agile, customer-centric, and our goal is to exceed customer expectations for quality, value and service. Our work environment includes on-the-job training, company perks, a safe work environment, and growth opportunities to take your career to the next level. 

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.