Carpenter Openings in East Lansing, MI

We are looking for a talented individual to perform carpentry, drywall, trim work, cabinetry, painting, and demolition. The applicant may also be asked to perform various duties such as water extraction, drying, and mold remediation on both residential and commercial properties.

As a carpenter in our construction division, you can expect competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, available double and triple time, potential overtime, and best of all, no layoffs! McCardel provides on-the-job training, company vehicles, tools, and uniforms to aid in your success. We also offer performance-based advancement and annual reviews, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you meet or exceed the following skills and requirements and thrive on providing quality work, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Advanced construction knowledge, including familiarity with code requirements, carpentry, trim, rough framing, drywall hanging, finishing and repair, acoustical ceilings, cabinetry, painting, roofing, siding, and demolition.
• Ability to read and follow a scope of work, identify variations or problems that arise on the job site, and request assistance from management when needed.
• Thorough understanding of customer service and all principles pertaining to it.
• Ability to work with little supervision and complete quality work within specified timelines.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. and to stand, kneel, climb, and work in tight spaces for extended periods of time.
• Reliable transportation with a valid in-state driver's license and clean driving record.
• Own a smartphone and be willing to learn and engage with company applications.
• Participation in the On-Call Program rotation.

Skills & Abilities

• Provide accurate daily updates on work completed, including time worked and equipment and consumables used.
• Construct containment suitable for the work site to block dust, dirt, and airborne contaminants.
• Determine measurements and calculate materials needed for projects.
• Set up scaffolding and work up to 25 feet off the ground with proper safety provisions.
• Move and protect customers' contents without damage.
• Prepare job sites for construction work, including flood cutting, salvaging, and labeling baseboards, doors, cabinets, and other materials.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, including attention to detail, and competently identify insufficiencies within the scope of work when necessary.
• Possess the ability to multitask while adapting to changes.
• Be willing to supervise unskilled labor and subcontractors as needed.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Clearly demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong customer service skills with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete work orders and meet construction deadlines.
• Maintain a commitment to the company's vision and mission.

McCardel Restoration, a 2016 "Michigan 50 Companies To Watch" winner, is a leader in Disaster Recovery Services and Solutions with a home office in Mid-Michigan. We restore fire, water, and storm damage of every kind and on any scale. Our technical staff draws on a vast pool of industry knowledge that is reinforced through continued education and the use of the latest technical equipment. We employ highly qualified people and offer complete general contracting, project management, and consulting services.

If you want to work with a great group of people in a fast-growing company where professional and personal growth is expected, this is your new home!