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Carpenter
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rutland, VT - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 24 - 32
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
9 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
| Position Title | Carpenter ($24-$32/hour) |
| Reports To: | Superintendent |
| Position Summary |
| Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities |
The carpenter is responsible for the following:
- Ability to follow blueprints and building plans to meet client needs
- Construct and install structures and fixtures
- Ability to measure cut or shape wood plastic and other materials
- Construct building framework including walls floors and doorframes. Help erect level and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
- Ability to work on staging / above ground
- Taping experience a plus
- Willingness to perform non-carpentry tasks as needed (cleaning demo floor prep etc.)
- Cleanliness working in clean environments occupied spaces
- Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers
- Work in a safe OSHA approved manner
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Provide a good work ethic and effort towards all assigned tasks
- Willingness to learn new tasks
- Share knowledge & help train others
- Demonstrate consistent attendance
- Ability to communicate & collaborate clearly with the team
| Supervisory Responsibilities |
| Hiring Requirements/Preferences |
- Minimum of 2 years of commercial carpentry
- Metal & Wood framing
- Drywall
- Millwork and casework installation
- Doors frames and hardware installation
- Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Proficient at reading blueprints or ability to learn
- Minimum tools required: tape measure hammer utility knife tool belt speed square chalk line torpedo level and driver index. HP Cummings will provide power tools
- Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Experience with computers and technology a plus
- OSHA 10 training preferred but will provide
| Other Duties |
- Working hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. Please come to the site early enough to start work at 7:00am and be prepared to work up until 3:30.
- Overtime may be offered to stay on schedule
- Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
H.P. Cummings is an AA/EOE
JOB DESCRIPTION
| Estimate of Physical Requirements |
Position Title: Carpenter
| PHYSICAL EFFORT | RARELY (15%) | OCCASIONAL (15% - 40%) | FREQUENT (40% - 70%) | CONTINUOUS (Over 70%) |
| Lifting under 40 lbs. | X | |||
| Lifting over 40 lbs. | X | |||
| Dusty Environment | X | |||
| Using Oil or Chemicals* | X | |||
| Standing | X | |||
| Climbing Ladders | X | |||
| Climbing Stairs | X | |||
| Sedentary Work** | X | |||
| Outside Work | X | |||
| Precision Type Work | X | |||
| Typing | X | |||
| Computer Input | X | |||
| Stooping | X | |||
| Driving | X | |||
| Walking | X | |||
| Answering Phone | X | |||
| Bending | X | |||
| Reaching/Pulling/Pushing | X | |||
| Acuity Far Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. | X | |||
| Acuity Near Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. | X | |||
| Depth Perception Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. | X | |||
| Field of Vision Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point. | X | |||
| Accommodation Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- Important for near point work. | X | |||
| Color Vision Ability to identify and distinguish colors. | X |
Special Comments: Pay ranges from $24-$32/hour
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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