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Job Title: Carpenter

Job Description

We are seeking skilled carpenters to join our team for a long-term project in Bear Creek Village, Luzerne County. This project involves constructing a year-round camp for children with special needs and disabilities, funded through the Tim Tebow Foundation. The position is contract-to-hire, with the goal of transitioning to a direct hire role after a successful 6-month assignment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

• Measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials.

• Assemble and install framework including subflooring and walls.

• Install windows, doors, and other fixtures.

• Ensure structural integrity and adherence to building codes.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Framing or rough carpentry experience

• Reliable transportation

• Own tools, including power tools

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings

• Strong working knowledge of carpentry techniques and tools

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of commercial rough carpentry/framing experience

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401k plan. This is a unique opportunity to work on a meaningful, long-term project with the potential for direct hire. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and disabilities while growing your career in a supportive and dedicated team environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a commercial construction job site, working four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $28.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.