Union Carpenter

Job Description:

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is looking for Carpenters in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

This position requires union membership. We will support qualified candidates in becoming union members.

What You Will Do:

• Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.

• Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.

• Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.

• Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.

• Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools.

• Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.

• Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings.

• Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work.

• Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc.

• Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.

Travel: Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.

• Union membership required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.