Carpenter Journeyman

Overview

Constructs/repairs building frameworks, installs fixtures, reads blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

• material handling
• frame installation
• blueprint reading
• formwork assembly
• tool operation
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained. -Build and/or install window-frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames. -Reads blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements. -Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. -Responsible for taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements. This also includes constructing forms and chutes for pouring concrete as well as erecting scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground. -Use assorted hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills. -Responsible for ensuring that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible. -The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity. -Responsible for the assembly and removal of the forms that are used for concrete installation. -Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program. -Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored. -Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements. -Effectively operate small hand and power tools to assist with a variety of worksite projects. -Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

Requirements

• cpr
• osha 10
• blueprint reading
• construction layout
• high school
• math skills

What You Bring

-CPR & First Aid Certification. -OSHA 10 Certification. -Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading. -Must be able to take initiative and ask questions. -Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions. -Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders. -Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite. -Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone. -Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time. -Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly. -Working from heights – the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time. -High School Diploma or GED. -Workers must provide their own safety footwear. -Valid Driver’s License. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Physical Exam -Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. -Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance. -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.

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Benefits

-Substance Abuse Screening

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-verification of work authorization and employment eligibility -substance abuse screening -physical exam -background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)