Are you passionate about construction and maintenance of beautiful and long-lasting buildings and products? Do you have great hand dexterity and an eye for detail? Are you looking for a flexible job that provides an essential service and rewarding career path? We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of wood and carpentry materials, will work with little supervision, and follow all health and safety standards.If you can handle this and work in diverse settings, producing quality workmanship with pride, then is role is for you!
See More Details >>Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the Central Florida area for a carpenter position (Form & General). We offer a competitive salary and field benefits. Successful Candidates must have: • No minimum education required. • Must have 3 years’ experience. • Must have construction experience. • Must have experience with installing and removing concrete forms. • Must have experience with commercial hand tools and power tools. • Ability to work outdoors in heat and direct sunlight for 8+ hours per day. • Must have transportation to get to job site. Preferred Skills: High School diploma and on-the-job training preferred. Job Description: Build wooden structures and forms such as concrete forms, scaffolds, wooden supports, temporary frame shelters. Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
See More Details >>Primary responsibilities: The Craft Foreman is responsible for successful completion of field tasks with quality construction, zero accidents, and within budget as assigned by the Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Craft Foreman will provide support and accurate information to the Project Superintendent. Technical skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills, must be current with training as competent person in trenching, scaffolds, rigging, confined space, and fall protection, current in OSHA 10-hour, First Aid & CPR, SWPPP Inspector, silica, Risk Management, and Accident training are essential for success in this role. Qualifications: Formal Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Work Experience: Five (5) years construction-related experience with record of quality and profitable craft work. Communications: Requires regular communication with the Project Manager for project issues, with the General Superintendent and Safety & Health Director for labor, material and equipment issues and training, with the Senior Craft Foreman and the Project Superintendent for daily tasks. Additional Responsibilities include the following: To organize and monitor crews Verify accuracy of work (i.e. dimension verification) Safety Compliance, conduct daily STA’s with crews Layout (use of survey equipment) Complete timesheets with certified payroll Field material requisitions Small tool management Monitor and report productivity Maintain field Logs (i.e. equipment inspections, Daily Safety Checklist) Maintain Erosion Control (i.e. SWPPP reports, correct measures if needed) Identify drawing discrepancies Attend daily and weekly meetings Assist with facility startup activities Coordinate work with shop drawings Provide as-built information to field management Provide input for production plans Material handling, receiving & inventory Know and understand budgets for each task Assist Superintendent with 5-week schedule Report issues or problems to field management Identify and discuss with field management exceptional craft workers Support training craft workers SAFETY: Assist with accident investigations Practice safety rules – Lead by Example Responsible for making sure crews follow the rules Schedule and organize training as required Complete safety paperwork Assist crews and subcontractors with safety violations Comply with Risk Management Monitor subcontractor compliance Lead morning stretch and flex Monitor and deliver Safety Task Assignments (STAs) Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a steady growth rate of 1.1% from 2019 to 2024. In Sanford, FL, the average weekly wage for carpenters is approximately $1,511, with an annual overtime average of $28,700. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Home Builders Institute help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
