Join a Team You Can Trust At Winston Brown Remodeling, Trust Is What We Build — with our clients and with our employees. For over 50 years, we’ve been delivering high-quality remodels and additions in Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City. We believe the same care we put into our projects should be put into our team — that means steady work, great pay, strong benefits, and a crew that’s got your back. Pay & Benefits $25–$35/hour ($52k–$73k/year) based on experience Performance bonus program — extra pay for quality, efficiency, and teamwork - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid holidays after 60 days, paid vacation after 1 year - Steady, year-round work — Monday–Friday, no weekends What You’ll Do • Framing, trim, and finish work on remodels, additions, kitchens, baths, and more • Read and follow blueprints and specs • Work independently and with a crew • Protect client homes during work (dust/debris control) • Maintain a clean, organized job site What You Bring • 5+ years of residential carpentry/remodeling experience • Strong skills in framing, door/window install, exterior trim, and finish work • Organized, detail-oriented, dependable • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Apply today Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position Title: Carpenter Department: Facilities Services (CBU) Advertised Pay: $21/hr Campus Location: Washburn University Application Deadline: Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by: July 16, 2025. Position Summary: Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals. Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program. This position performs the duties of a Carpenter. Essential Functions: • Employees are expected to use equipment to manufacturer and University standards and to comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations. • New employees must complete safety training within 6 months of hire. • As assigned or requested via work orders, construct, repair and maintain structures such as furniture, partitions, walls, platforms, paneling, siding, window frames, stairways, doors and door frames and other structures using hand and power tools and performing a variety of construction duties, including but not limited to carpentry, plastering, ceiling tile and grid repairs; roof repairs such as wooden trim, soffit or shingle roof tiles; floor repair such as install small quantity of floor tiles or patch floor tiles; and masonry and minor demolition. • Review building plans, blueprints, sketches, etc., estimate and requisition type and quantity of materials required to complete projects. • Work with other facilities and University staff, offices, etc. to coordinate activities to accomplish carpentry work. • Install and maintain doors. • Maintain and repair locks on doors, windows and furniture. • Record and document completed tasks using Computerized Maintenance Management System software. • Inspect completed work for quality standards, code and regulation compliance. • Recommend work process improvements to Facilities supervisors and administrators. • Assist with general maintenance activities as assigned. • Provide service support for campus events. • Maintain a professional, safe and clean work area. • Snow removal duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma, GED or equivalent. • Formal training in Carpentry. • 5 years of experience working as a Carpenter. • Stable/Continuous work history. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Ability to read and apply information from schematics and building blueprints. • Ability to move and/or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds. • Ability to work from a ladder and/or a lift. • Ability to respond to emergency service calls outside regularly scheduled work hours. • Valid Kansas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record under University standards. Physical Requirements: • Skills as a locksmith. • 4 years of experience in Building Trades. • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System Hourly, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm Background check, driving history, and drug screen are required
See More Details >>MCP Group consists of the most trusted development, planning, and construction management firms in the Midwest. Our clients have learned they can rely on us to deliver world‐class solutions, optimize their competitive position, and ensure the highest quality product available. MCP develops and executes commercial projects on schedule, within budget, and with operational excellence. The individual and collective expertise of our people provides the most cost‐effective, intelligent solutions at the highest quality. We have an outstanding network of qualified subcontractors to provide the dependability, expertise, and safety that distinguishes MCP as the best there is. Job Description: The Facility Services Team is responsible for maintenance, repairs, and small remodeling projects that have been contracted through our Facility Services department. The Carpenter is responsible for self-performing work as well as leading subcontractors to complete projects as contracted. The Facility Services Carpenter works primarily in Topeka, Kansas, and the surrounding areas. Key Areas of Role: • Provides management of subcontractors while working alongside them. • Self-performs carpentry work according to the contract. • Communicates key project information to the Facility Services Team, subcontractors, clients, and owners. • Ensures quality compliance through the accurate interpretation of building plans, specifications, and maintenance instructions. Producing quality work and holding all subcontractors to the same quality standard. • Leads multiple small projects at once. • Leads all aspects of the Company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating a commitment to an injury-free environment through their behaviors. • Hold all subcontractors accountable to MCP’s safety standards. Required Skills: • Knowledge to read and interpret plans, specs, safety regulations, maintenance instructions, etc. • 3+ years’ carpentry experience, including but not limited to drywall finishing and millwork installation. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Must be self-sufficient. • Willingness to work occasional weekends, evenings, and overnights. • Procore experience is preferred. Please include a copy of your resume with detailed timelines of your previous work experience. Please visit our website at www.themcpgroup.com for more information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Topeka, KS, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Topeka, KS, apprentices earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced carpenters often surpassing $41,748 annually, reflecting the strong earning potential in this skilled trade. Trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and vocational training centers provide pathways to enter the carpentry profession, leading to a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and specialization.
