Now Hiring - Independent Lead Carpentry

We are looking for a Lead Carpentry who is dedicated, skilled, and ready to eventually run their own jobs. The primary responsibilities of this role involve inspecting attics for roof and siding entry points for small animals, performing light carpentry and caulking, and providing excellent customer service through communication and solution delivery.Responsibilities:Inspect Attics: Evaluate attics for roof and siding entry points used by bats and other small animals.Perform Carpentry & Caulking: Carry out light carpentry work, including repairing window soffits and foundation areas, as well as caulking cracks, holes, and gaps.Animal Entry Point Identification: Locate and address animal entry points by installing boards, plywood, or other materials to close off larger access points.Customer Communication: Communicate with customers to explain the issue, provide clear estimates for materials and labor, and offer solutions to ensure the safety and comfort of their homes.Material Management: Maintain a clean and organized company truck, ensuring that materials and tools are properly stocked, organized, and ready for the next job.Humane Animal Solutions: Ensure humane treatment of animals by implementing natural methods to encourage their departure from the home without harm.Job Site Supervision: Oversee job sites, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.Lead and Train Team: Train and mentor less experienced crew members and ensure work is completed to company standards.Job Documentation: Maintain accurate job documentation, including work orders, estimates, and service logs for each project.Essential Skills & Qualifications:Experience: 2+ years of general construction experience.Carpentry Skills: Knowledge and experience in light carpentry, framing, and basic construction tasks.Tool Proficiency: Ability to use both hand and power tools safely and effectively.Clean MVR: Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).Physical Requirements: Ability to work in varied environmental conditions (attics, outdoors) and lift materials and tools as needed.Safety Conscious: Commitment to safety protocols, including the humane treatment of animals and adherence to job safety standards.Additional Skills & Qualifications:General Construction Experience: Experience in carpentry, framing, drywall installation, finish carpentry, and general labor.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems and develop solutions quickly and effectively.Customer Service Experience: Comfortable communicating with customers and providing clear, concise explanations of work being done.Why Work Here?Supportive Environment: Join a team-oriented company with opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.Commission Opportunities: Earn additional income through commissions on all jobs once certified.Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid vacation and holidays.Flexibility: We offer a flexible work environment that values work-life balance.Work Environment:Outdoor & Attic Work: Work in attics (which can vary in temperature) and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.Hours: Standard working hours are from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday - Friday.Job Type & Location:Position Type: Contract to HireLocation: Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, with job sites in surrounding areas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.