Carpenter I
Overview
Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.
As a Carpenter I, your primary duties include skilled craftsmanship for installation of all types of concrete formwork, in wall and roof blocking, installation of doors, frames, hardware, and finish carpentry.
Mortenson by the numbers
$5.05B
2019 revenue
~6,500+
employees across
11 offices + field
1954
year founded
Responsibilities
- Build decks, stairs, roofs and other temporary structures between office units, plan tables, install shelves, setup tool trailers and/or conex’s, per plan
- Hand-set forms and/or assemble the gang forms
- Assist journeyman and foreman with the shooting of grades and elevations
- The unloading, handling, stockpiling, and erecting of all pre-fabricated materials
- Concrete and rough carpentry
- Hand set Walls
- Footings
- Gang Wall Forms
- Structural Concrete Decks
- In wall and roof blocking
- Finish Carpentry, including doors, frames, and hardware
- All other duties as assigned
- All team members are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Cooperate with others when in a team environment
- Accept direction from supervisors
- Follow work rules and procedures
- Punctual and consistent attendance
- Accept constructive feedback
Our approach to leadership and culture
Our founder Mort Mortenson believed that we were all born to be leaders; that leadership wasn't something that just happened to us but was something within us.

Qualifications
- Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy
- Pictures solid objects from drawings or diagrams
- Must be able to operate equipment such as: table saw, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection, equipment, rigging and form systems
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to adapt communication style to the speaker and possess a high degree of active listening skills
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Detail orientation
Education and Experience Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred
- Trade or technical school certification/diploma is a plus
- A minimum of two years of experience as a carpenter
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. EEO is the Law
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