Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and dedicated, experienced Carpenter and entry-level carpenter to join our team. The experienced Carpenter will have the skills to perform and manage remodeling projects to completion with minimal supervision. Should be customer oriented and have an awareness of job-cost management. The entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills in the carpentry trade while working alongside experienced professionals. The Carpenter Apprentice will assist in various carpentry tasks, learning the fundamentals of construction, remodeling, and restoration projects. Responsibilities • Assist skilled carpenters in constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. • Participate in remodeling projects, including the installation of drywall, door hanging, and other structural components. • Help fabricate custom woodwork and cabinetry as required by project needs. • Operate power tools safely and effectively under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials are properly stored. • Support construction estimating processes by assisting in measuring materials and assessing project requirements. Requirements • Basic knowledge of carpentry principles is preferred but not mandatory; a willingness to learn is essential. • Familiarity with power tools and their safe operation is a plus. • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship. • Physical stamina to perform manual labor, including lifting heavy materials and standing for extended periods. • Good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members. • A valid driver's license may be required for transportation to job sites. • Reliable transportation. Join us as a Carpenter Apprentice and take the first step towards a rewarding career in carpentry! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.03 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Hagerstown, MD 21742 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Hagerstown, MD 21742: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: We are seeking Carpenters (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) with experience in form work for bridges/structures to work on bridge/heavy highway projects in: Wallops Island, VA Hagerstown, MD SUMMARY Constructs, erects, and repairs structures; must have own hand tools. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Must be able to work while tied off to fall protection; • Skilled in use of necessary hand and power tools; • Must be able to work with level; • Studies and understands blueprints, sketches, or bridge plans for information pertaining to type of material required; • Selects specified type of lumber or other materials; • Prepares layout; • Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, and marks cutting lines on materials; • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements; • Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms; • Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts, for use in building concrete piers, footing, and walls; • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue; • Sets expansion dams; • Assemble or run overhang modules or stick built overhangs; • Climb wingwalls, retaining walls; • Assemble wood deck forms; • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete; • Assists in pouring and finishing of concrete; • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Carpenter Training Program or equivalent, or experience in bridge work, i.e. bridge form work; read blue prints, read rule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud. Expected base pay range for this position is: $25 - $31/hr based on region. This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. BENEFITS Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
See More Details >>JobID: 13250 Position Type: Teaching - High School/Technology Date Posted: 5/20/2025 Location: South Hagerstown High School Closing Date: Open until filled Carpentry Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit I Salary Range: $59,295 - $102,262, 10-month work year, 7.5 hours per day Washington County Public Schools provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being. For complete details, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED. • Five or more years of experience in industry within the last six years. • Understanding of current trends in industry. • Willingness and ability to lead a school-based business and education partnership. • Willingness to teach related electives. • Understanding of the goals of Washington County Public Schools and a commitment to their achievement. • Positive interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents. • Understanding of the teaching/learning/assessment process. • Knowledge of materials in field of specialization. • Knowledge and use of technology for instruction. • Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. • Knowledge of current research and its application in field of specialization. • Maintain regular, on-time attendance. • Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations. PREFERRED: • Carpentry, HVAC and/or Plumbing apprenticeship journeyman status. • Eligibility for MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) Certification in Professional and Technical Education. • Solid foundation in academic skills. • Carpentry/Construction management experience. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare each student with the skills and understanding necessary construct a house, related facilities and paperwork needed to complete such projects. • Provide students with opportunities to achieve credit for one year of ABC apprenticeship upon graduation from the two-year carpentry program. • Work directly and as a team member with the Student Trades Foundation house project coordinator. • Maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. • Plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students, with high expectations for all students. • Provide for instructional needs and interests of students with the aid of appropriate and effective daily lesson planning. • Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings. • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and where classroom time is utilized effectively. • Demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching techniques and the use of a variety of instructional resources and materials to implement the essential Curriculum. • Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. • Demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior towards students and promote self-discipline among students. • Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, and community. • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school system goals and objectives by following school board policies and administrative procedures. • Assist administrative staff and other staff members in reaching the mission of the school by applying ethical standards in professional relationships. • Strive to maintain and improve professional competencies. • Maintain appropriate records. • Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. • Serve on special committees. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: These expectations outline the physical and mental demands required to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions effectively. • Engage in extended periods of sitting or standing. Move comfortably throughout the building and grounds to fulfill various responsibilities. • Utilize sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively, including seeing, reading, hearing, and talking. • Maintain emotional control and composure under stress. • Travel district-wide, as needed, to participate in professional learning and other activities. • Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work extended or irregular hours when necessary. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Teacher performance is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Hagerstown, MD, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a steady 1.1% growth rate from 2019 to 2024. The average weekly wage for carpenters in Hagerstown is around $1,511, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and various training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
