Build a Career with Venture General Contracting

Are you excited about construction? So are we! Venture General Contracting is hiring for a Carpenter to join the team.

Get to know Venture:

• Our relationships: At Venture General Contracting, we mark our success, not in projects completed or profits made, but in the relationships, we've forged; with each other, with our client partners and with our subcontractor partners.
• Our drive to always do better: We value the importance of new approaches and ideas. We recognize that we are stronger as a company when we take the time to listen to others and discuss potential solutions, suggestions for process improvements and other ideas our people bring to the table.
• Our passion for the job: We believe that working hard and having fun should not be separate. We strive to make sure our people can do both.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans for information pertaining to the task assigned.
• Ability to use carpenter tools to measure, cut and assemble different types of materials.
• Able to frame and install doors, windows, blocking and stairs.
• Install temporary protection, safety barriers, guardrails, access panels, and other make safe measures.
• Work closely and follow direction from site Forman and Superintendents.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of company safety rules.
• Able to move and lift 50lbs on a consistent basis.
• Assist with close out and punch list items.
• Assist with basic documentation of self-performed work, including photos and daily reporting.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience working in the construction industry
• Knowledge of commercial and multi-family construction techniques, tools, and equipment

This is an hourly, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week. Hourly range: $37.00/hour - $42.00/hour.

Comprehensive benefits that support you & your family:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account & dependent care flexible spending account
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after two years of employment
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus
• Company paid parking
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cellphone stipend is provided to support work-related communication.
• Wellness program, including on-site gym

Excited about the company? Visit https://www.ventureseattle.com/about/ to learn more about who we are and what we love to do.