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Job Title: Drywall Carpenter

Job Description

This role involves performing a full range of carpentry tasks on restoration projects for buildings that have experienced water, fire, or other types of damage. You will work on residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and institutional properties, including high-risk or complex projects. The position requires hands-on carpentry, supervision of less experienced workers, and participation in emergency services such as board-ups and securing structures against further damage. You will work a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., typically driving to the jobsite each day unless otherwise directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of carpentry tasks, including both rough and finish carpentry, to restore damaged buildings.
• Drive to the assigned jobsite daily and arrive prepared to work the scheduled 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise directed.
• Restore structures affected by water, fire, or other damage in residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and institutional settings.
• Supervise unskilled laborers, basic and intermediate level employees, and occasional subcontractors, ensuring work quality and adherence to project plans.
• Answer straightforward questions about the project and escalate more complex questions to appropriately qualified personnel.
• Use appropriate tools and accepted methods to perform tasks such as flood cutting and salvaging, labeling, and handling baseboards, cabinets, doors, and other building components.
• Identify and handle different types of insulation, including recognizing their thickness and respective R-values, and apply this knowledge in daily tasks.
• Apply knowledge of trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, rough carpentry, acoustical ceilings, roofing materials, and exterior siding to complete restoration work.
• Construct and repair metal-framed walls and install or repair acoustical ceilings as required.
• Repair and replace roofing components as needed to restore building integrity.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep the vehicle clean, organized, and in serviceable condition.
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment used in daily tasks, ensuring they remain in good working order.
• Perform emergency services as needed, including board-ups and securing buildings to prevent further damage.
• Safeguard customer property at all times and meet established standards for protection of belongings and structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project documentation to execute work accurately.
• Perform demolition, removal, and installation tasks as required for new construction, repairs, or restoration.
• Install doors, hardware, cabinetry, trim, and other interior and exterior finish components.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete construction and carpentry tasks.
• Measure materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure precise cuts and installations.
• Assist with electrical, concrete, mechanical, and plumbing-related tasks as qualified and directed.
• Maintain strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality workmanship and accurate completion of tasks.
• Deliver courteous, professional customer service and communicate respectfully with clients and team members.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project completion and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in construction and carpentry, including both rough and finish carpentry.
• Ability to restore structures damaged by water, fire, or other events in a variety of building types.
• Proficiency in constructing metal-framed walls and installing acoustical ceilings.
• Experience repairing and replacing roofing components.
• Ability to perform flood cutting and salvage work, including labeling and handling baseboards, cabinets, doors, and similar items.
• Knowledge of different types of insulation, including thickness and R-values, and how to apply this knowledge in the field.
• Skill in working with trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, rough carpentry, acoustical ceilings, roofing materials, and exterior siding.
• Capability to read and interpret blueprints and follow construction plans accurately.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience with door installation, including hardware and finishing.
• Ability to perform demolition, general labor, and new construction tasks as part of restoration projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices in a construction environment.
• Ability to supervise unskilled laborers and less experienced employees, providing guidance and oversight.
• Capability to perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Willingness and ability to perform emergency services such as board-ups and securing buildings against further damage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction environments.
• Familiarity with electrical, concrete, mechanical, and plumbing work in a construction setting.
• Experience with cabinetry installation and trim work in both residential and commercial projects.
• Knowledge of wood framing and metal stud construction methods.
• Comfort working with hardware installation and finishing tasks.
• Ability to handle general labor tasks in addition to specialized carpentry work.
• Strong communication skills to answer basic project questions and coordinate with supervisors and team members.
• Organizational skills to maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties as required to support project completion.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused environment that values craftsmanship, reliability, and professional growth. The work offers variety, as you will contribute to restoring different types of structures and solving practical problems on diverse projects. You can build your skills across multiple construction disciplines while working a predictable weekday schedule. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and customer care, giving you the opportunity to take pride in delivering meaningful results for clients whose properties need restoration.

Work Environment

The role is based in a commercial construction and restoration environment, with work performed on residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and institutional job sites. You will typically work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., driving to the jobsite each day unless otherwise directed. The work involves both interior and exterior tasks, including rough and finish carpentry, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, roofing repairs, demolition, and installation work. You will regularly use hand and power tools, tape measures, and other construction equipment, and you will perform daily inspections and upkeep of your work vehicle. The setting is active and hands-on, requiring adherence to safety practices while working around tools, materials, and other trades on site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.