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Location: Grimes, IA

We are hiring a Carpenter to support residential and multifamily construction projects throughout Central Iowa. This role focuses on window and door installation, finish carpentry, framing, and remodeling work. You'll work alongside an experienced team that takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and quality. Whether you have installation experience or a strong carpentry background, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career.

• Meet at the Grimes shop each morning and travel to job sites throughout Central Iowa.
• Load and transport tools, materials, and equipment needed for daily projects.
• Install residential and multifamily windows and doors.
• Complete finish carpentry tasks including trim work, door hanging, and hardware installation.
• Measure, cut, and fit materials accurately using hand and power tools.
• Assist with framing, remodeling, and tenant improvement projects.
• Build and repair decks, room additions, and other structural components.
• Install cabinets and perform additional finish carpentry work as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and construction specifications.

Required:

• Previous experience in carpentry, construction, remodeling, or installation.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry construction materials throughout the workday.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively on a team.

Preferred:

• Experience installing windows and doors.
• Finish carpentry experience, including trim work and hardware installation.
• Framing and remodeling experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Grimes,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.