POSITION TITLE: Carpenter DEPARTMENT: Public Works LOCATION: Longview, WA (ON-SITE) REPORTS TO: Superintendent FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt, fulltime WAGE RANGE: $33.40 - $40.10 per hour DOE Closing Date: 5/23/25 • **If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.*** Position Summary: Completes general maintenance, repairs, and remodels on all tribal facilities to keep Cowlitz properties in proper working order, including new construction involving building substrates. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and the Public Works department. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Remodels offices, including demolition, removal of walls, sheet rock, insulation, and electrical; moves office furniture; hangs pictures and whiteboards. • Repairs and replaces sheet rock and drywall, including stud installation, hanging, mudding, and sanding. Coordinates with fire marshal to complete annual elevator, alarm, and fire system testing. • Prepares layouts and erects framework for structures, including walls, partitions, and cabinetwork. • Completes repairs on building components such as stairs, ramps, partitions, and cabinetry. • Performs monthly inspections of buildings, lights, fire extinguishers, and defibrillators. • Lays new flooring. • Installs toilets and sinks • Completes general furniture repairs that do not require fabrication or custom staining. • Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, door frames, weather stripping, and interior and exterior trim, and finishes hardware • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. • Ensures proper barricading and signage is in place when working around patrons or in other departments to maintain a safe perimeter around work areas • Maintains appropriate records on equipment, warranties, inspections, and work performed. • Provides setup and teardown of meeting and conference rooms. • Assists with minor maintenance of facilities including replacement of light fixtures, painting, and repair of plumbing fixtures. • Loads and unloads materials needed for work. • Moves equipment, materials, and furnishings as needed. • Inventories and requests equipment and supplies. • Communicates with on-site contractors. • Assists with work orders and construction projects, including build out, sanding, mudding, and painting. • Adheres to safety procedures and utilizes safety apparel as appropriate. • Maintains confidential information. • Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of safe operation of tools, power tools, and grounds keeping equipment. • Knowledge of grounds keeping, maintenance, and repairs. • Knowledge of use of maintenance tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants. • Knowledge of the methods and practices used in preventive maintenance and repair work. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices. • Knowledge of OSHA requirements. • Skill in the use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants. • Ability to learn the methods of cleaning and caring for buildings, grounds, and equipment. • Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to follow verbal or written instructions. • Ability to use hand tools and electrical tools. • Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines. • Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED. • Must be 18 years of age. • Two years’ experience in maintenance or custodial work, or related experience. • Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes. • Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below. Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE). Background Investigation Requirements: • Pre-employment drug screen. • Reference checks, education and employment verification. • Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Normal visual acuity is required by this job. The employee frequently will lift and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an interior setting and in an outdoor environment. Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, and cleaning agents will occur. Exposure to unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, infectious disease, or hazardous material will occur. Work is frequently performed near hazardous and/or moving equipment or machinery. Situations will occur where protective clothing, equipment, devices, and materials are needed. Noise level is usually moderate to excessive. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
See More Details >>Carpenter - Careers at The Cowlitz Indian Tribe div div div a href="https://www.cowlitz.org/"/a /div div div pCareer Opportunities with The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/p pemA great place to work./em/p /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers at The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/div div div /div div div pCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available./p /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div div/div h2Carpenter/h2 bDepartment:/b Public Works bLocation:/b Longview, WAbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3405088source=3405088-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpPOSITION TITLE: Carpenterbr / DEPARTMENT: Public Worksbr / LOCATION: Longview, WA (ON-SITE)br / REPORTS TO: Superintendentbr / FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt, fulltimebr / WAGE RANGE: $33.40 - $40.10 per hour DOE/p pClosing Date: 5/23/25/p p /p pstrong***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***/strong/p pstrongPosition Summary/strongstrong:/strong/p pCompletes general maintenance, repairs, and remodels on all tribal facilities to keep Cowlitz properties in proper working order, including new construction involving building substrates. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and the Public Works department./p p /p pemThis list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive./em/p p /p pstrongEssential Duties Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liRemodels offices, including demolition, removal of walls, sheet rock, insulation, and electrical; moves office furniture; hangs pictures and whiteboards./li liRepairs and replaces sheet rock and drywall, including stud installation, hanging, mudding, and sanding. 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All positions are required to adhere to CIT s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE)./strong/p p /p pstrongBackground Investigation Requirements:/strong/p ul liPre-employment drug screen./li liReference checks, education and employment verification./li liFederal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks./li /ul p /p pstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/p pWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Normal visual acuity is required by this job. The employee frequently will lift and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. /p p /p pstrongWork Environment:/strong/p pWork is generally performed in an interior setting and in an outdoor environment. Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, and cleaning agents will occur. Exposure to unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, infectious disease, or hazardous material will occur. Work is frequently performed near hazardous and/or moving equipment or machinery. Situations will occur where protective clothing, equipment, devices, and materials are needed. Noise level is usually moderate to excessive. Evening and/or weekend work may be required./p /div divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3405088source=3405088-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div /div div/div div/divdiv br /a href="https://www.cowlitz.org/"Visit Our Home Page/a /divp© 2025 The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/p p a href="https://www.clearcompany.com" iApplicant Tracking System Powered by/i /a /p /div Carpenter - Careers at The Cowlitz Indian Tribe div div div a href="https://www.cowlitz.org/"/a /div div div pCareer Opportunities with The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/p pemA great place to work./em/p /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers at The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/div div div /div div div pCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available./p /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div div/div h2Carpenter/h2 bDepartment:/b Public Works bLocation:/b Longview, WAbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3405088source=3405088-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpPOSITION TITLE: Carpenterbr / DEPARTMENT: Public Worksbr / LOCATION: Longview, WA (ON-SITE)br / REPORTS TO: Superintendentbr / FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt, fulltimebr / WAGE RANGE: $33.40 - $40.10 per hour DOE/p pClosing Date: 5/23/25/p p /p pstrong***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***/strong/p pstrongPosition Summary/strongstrong:/strong/p pCompletes general maintenance, repairs, and remodels on all tribal facilities to keep Cowlitz properties in proper working order, including new construction involving building substrates. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and the Public Works department./p p /p pemThis list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive./em/p p /p pstrongEssential Duties Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liRemodels offices, including demolition, removal of walls, sheet rock, insulation, and electrical; moves office furniture; hangs pictures and whiteboards./li liRepairs and replaces sheet rock and drywall, including stud installation, hanging, mudding, and sanding. 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Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, and cleaning agents will occur. Exposure to unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, infectious disease, or hazardous material will occur. Work is frequently performed near hazardous and/or moving equipment or machinery. Situations will occur where protective clothing, equipment, devices, and materials are needed. Noise level is usually moderate to excessive. Evening and/or weekend work may be required./p /div divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3405088source=3405088-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div /div div/div div/divdiv br /a href="https://www.cowlitz.org/"Visit Our Home Page/a /divp© 2025 The Cowlitz Indian Tribe/p p a href="https://www.clearcompany.com" iApplicant Tracking System Powered by/i /a /p /div
See More Details >>About the position Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking reliable and hardworking Apprentice Carpenters to join our team in Longview, WA. This position is ideal for individuals looking to expand their construction knowledge and gain hands-on experience in both residential and commercial projects. As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, allowing you to learn the trade while contributing to significant construction efforts. This role is full-time and temporary, with a pay range of $25.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience. The work schedule consists of 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, providing a structured work environment that promotes skill development and teamwork. We are committed to providing our apprentices with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in the carpentry field, making this an excellent opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in their careers. Responsibilities • Assist with major residential and commercial construction projects. , • Learn and apply carpentry skills under the supervision of experienced carpenters. , • Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively. , • Maintain a clean and organized work environment. , • Follow safety protocols and guidelines on the job site. Requirements • 1 year of construction and carpentry experience. , • Must have a tool bag and basic hand tools. , • Must be 18 years or older. , • Reliable transportation to job sites. Nice-to-haves • Experience with hard and power tools (1 year preferred). Benefits • 401(k) , • Health insurance , • Paid time off
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Longview, WA typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters in the United States, with an average salary of $41,748 per year, translating to about $802 per week. In Longview, WA, the average wage for carpenters is around $961 per week, with an average of $1089 per week for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Home Builders Institute help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and projected growth in the construction industry.
