Job Information
Hensel Phelps Pre-Apprentice Carpenter in Thornton, Colorado
Description
$20.00 per hour
Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:
Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
Substance Abuse Screening
Physical Exam (if applicable)
Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
About Hensel Phelps:
Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—Hensel Phelps brings our clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
Position Description:
This position will learn from and assist the carpenters in the construction and repair of building frameworks as well as structures such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall. Pre-Apprentice Carpenters pay great attention to project detail and have a strong understanding of wood and metal properties and are also required at various times to do the carpenter support activities performed by laborers.
Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Driver’s License.
Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
Experience using a variety of power tools and hand tools, including ten‐pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills.
Must provide their own safety footwear.
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co‐workers and stakeholders.
Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
OSHA 10 Certification.
CPR & First Aid Certification.
Essential Duties:
Assist with assembly and removal of concrete forms used for concrete installation.
Assist with building and installing window‐frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames.
Ensure that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible.
Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements.
Measure and calculate the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements. Assist with handling, transporting, and setting door frames.
Load, unload, identify and distribute building materials, machinery, and tools.
Job shadow in area assignments to further project knowledge and skill progression.
Assist with area housekeeping.
Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.
Benefits:
Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (except in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee-paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance, as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account (FSA). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:
Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
#LI-EA1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)