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Job Title: Remodeling Carpenter

Job Description

The Carpenter provides professional installation services for high-quality products, including garage cabinets, custom closets, floor coatings, and garage organization systems. This role involves working safely to established standards, delivering excellent workmanship, and maintaining a consistently professional appearance and demeanor while interacting with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Install garage cabinets, custom closets, floor coatings, and garage organization products according to specifications and company standards.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete installations and related carpentry tasks.
• Read and interpret measurements, levels, and tape measures to ensure accurate layout and precise installation.
• Apply general construction, carpentry, flooring, and epoxy application skills to complete projects to a high quality standard.
• Perform all work in a safe manner, following company safety procedures and best practices at all times.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct when working in both residential and commercial settings.
• Present ideas and installation options clearly and effectively to customers and team members.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Lift, carry, and move materials and products, frequently up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs, as required for installations.
• Organize tools, materials, and workspaces to keep job sites clean, safe, and efficient.
• Collaborate with the team to plan daily tasks, resolve issues, and ensure projects finish on time.
• Perform general labor tasks related to construction and installation as needed to support project completion.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Proficiency using levels and tape measures for accurate measurements.
• Experience in general labor, construction, or carpentry environments.
• Basic knowledge of flooring installation and epoxy applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
• Effective communication skills to interact with customers and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong professionalism and a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with consistent attendance and punctuality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience installing cabinets, closets, or similar built-in storage systems.
• Familiarity with garage organization products and systems.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints or installation drawings.
• Experience working in both residential and commercial job sites.
• Comfort working with floor coatings and epoxy materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers comprehensive benefits and long-term financial security. Full-time team members can access health insurance with a significant employer contribution, as well as optional dental and vision coverage. A 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 5% supports retirement savings, and company-paid life insurance provides added peace of mind. Paid holidays and paid time off in the first full year help promote work-life balance, while a consistent weekday schedule with no weekend work supports stability and personal time.

Work Environment

Work takes place in both commercial and residential settings, focusing on the installation of cabinets, closets, floor coatings, and garage organization products. The role follows a regular day shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work. The position requires regular use of hand tools, power tools, levels, tape measures, and materials such as flooring and epoxy. The work involves physical activity, including frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs and occasional lifting of up to 70 lbs, as well as standing, bending, and moving throughout the workday on active job sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Urbandale,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.