We are looking for the newest member of our Maintenance team! New Hope is a non-profit organization and is dedicated to enrich the lives of others with disabilities. Description • Performs skilled woodwork in layouts, installations and alterations of cabinets, counter-tops and small remodeling projects. • Performs skilled woodwork in maintenance and repairs of doors, trim, furniture and building structures. • Makes rough sketches and estimates of materials needed for a job. • Repairs walls by applying drywall in the appropriate steps to completion. • Maintains appearance of furniture, wood and walls by applying a matching coat of paint, stain or varnish as needed. • Must have a valid driver's license • CDL with passenger endorsement or the ability to obtain one, satisfactory driving record and insurable under New Hope's insurance. • Subject to the Federal Transit Administration's Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule. Required: High School diploma or equivalent and job-related training Preferred: Technical training in finish carpentry, woodwork, dry-wall installation and painting. Training in appliance, electrical and plumbing repair. • Knowledge in appliance, electrical, plumbing and heating repairs. • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of materials, supplies and equipment. • Ability to operate lawn equipment, forklift and other maintenance vehicles. • Ability to establish a maintain effective working relationships with individuals served and staff. • Skilled in finish carpentry and woodwork New Hope offers full-time benefits including: • Paid Time Off (carries over year to year) • Health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, life and disability insurance, 401(k) employer match • Paid holidays • Employee discount program • Paid training Mandatory Drug Testing, Smoke-Free Work Environment New Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
See More Details >>Construction Crew Our construction crew members earn upwards of $25+ per hour based on experience PLUS job-by-job bonus pay and annual warm weather incentive trips! Unlike most companies, there is no waiting for months for your bonus – Wick Buildings pays out the bonus after each job is complete. Wick Buildings is a well-respected company that is owned by the employees! When you join Wick, you don’t just work for someone else, you become part of the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As the company succeeds, so do you and your financial security. We are adding to our construction team based out of Carroll, IA area. Building quality post frame structures including machine sheds, commercial projects, residential dwellings…you will be a part of making our customers’ building dreams a reality for years to come. What you need to know: • Your safety and wellbeing are our number one priority. We want you to feel safe, secure, and be injury free so you can enjoy your life outside work and be able to work at full physical capacity while at work. • Travel can be part of the job – but we pay travel pay while you ride in a well-equipped company truck, meal per diem, and the hotel cost when you travel. • This is physical work. Lifting at least 75 pounds, working outdoors, handling materials, and climbing are all part of the day-to-day job. • You must be able to work at heights of 20 feet or more. We provide, and require, all the fall protection and safety equipment to make sure you are safe and secure. • Some background in construction is helpful – but we will train you in the “Wick Way” to build quality buildings and enhance your skills. • Wick provides you the tools and equipment you need to work safely and efficiently. We do not skimp on making sure you have what you need to complete the job. What you get: • Great pay and bonus potential. We set you up to succeed and reward you for that success. • Benefits so you and your family have security: • Health insurance with an extensive provider network and voluntary benefits: Dental, Vision, Critical Illness insurance, Accident insurance, and Supplemental Life. • Wick pays 100% of the cost for a life insurance policy for you and Short-Term Disability to make sure you and your family have a financial safety net. • Paid time off after 90 days! • Holiday pay with no waiting period. • Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty leave. We are an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. Our post offer drug testing program excludes THC testing.
See More Details >>Skilled Trades Services is currently looking for Rough Carpenter/ Concrete workers for the Clinton, IA area. Must be able to start ASAP. Must have at least 3 years of carpentry and concrete experience and be able to show it on a resume. This is an industrial plant, will be doing, demo work, misc, carpentry, concrete and steel work. Will be working 4- 10's. This is a 3 month project if not longer, Pre-employment drug screen required before starting. Must have basic hand tools and PPE. Paying $18-28 an hour depending on experience and if traveling over a 55 mile radius will pay $80 a day per diem for days worked.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Carroll, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $20.07 per hour in 2025, translating to about $802.80 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
