Becoming a carpenter in Ellensburg, WA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511 in the construction sector. In Ellensburg, the average carpenter earns around $602 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $50,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Garco Construction, Inc. is an ENR Top 400 general contractor with offices in Spokane and Tacoma, Washington. In addition to self-performing a substantial amount of construction, Garco provides high quality design build services through our in house architect and design department, as well as through strong partnerships with local and national architectural and engineering firms. We achieve this by employing highly qualified people, emphasizing advanced technology, continuing education, high safety standards and quality control. Job Description As a Construction Carpenter you will perform all types of rough carpentry work. Some of the key items you will need to do on a daily basis will be: • Perform concrete form work, wood & steel stud framing, build stairs, installs walls & floors using carpenters hand & power tools. • Perform some types of finish carpentry work which may include hanging doors, placing trim around doors and putting base along floor. • Finish work involving handling smaller wood pieces and occurs inside a construction site. Some finish work may occur outside of structure. Includes trim around doors & windows and installation of hardware. Qualifications The qualifications you need to have for this role are: • Have Union membership • Be comfortable working in all types of weather conditions • Be comfortable working with hand and power tools, including but not limited to: skill saws, table saws, drill, sander, routers, pneumatic nail gun, hand tools, air compressor. • Have safety focused mindset The salary range for this position is between $22 and $65 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits/Culture The culture of Garco is second to none, and our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. To have the best employees in the industry, we offer some of the best benefits. Below are some of the benefits we offer when you join the team at Garco: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Training Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please email [email protected]. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. This is a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240.
See More Details >>Garco Construction, Inc. - Construction Carpenter Job Description Garco Construction, Inc. is an ENR Top 400 general contractor with offices in Spokane and Tacoma, Washington. We provide high-quality design-build services through our in-house architect and design department, as well as through partnerships with architectural and engineering firms. Our success is driven by highly qualified personnel, advanced technology, ongoing education, high safety standards, and quality control. Job Responsibilities As a Construction Carpenter, you will perform various rough carpentry tasks. Key daily responsibilities include: • Perform concrete form work, wood & steel stud framing, build stairs, and install walls & floors using carpenters' hand & power tools. • Perform finish carpentry work such as hanging doors, installing trim around doors, and laying base along floors. • Handle smaller wood pieces for finish work, which may occur inside or outside of structures, including trim around doors & windows and hardware installation.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: • Union membership • Comfort working in all weather conditions • Proficiency with hand and power tools, including skill saws, table saws, drills, sanders, routers, pneumatic nail guns, and air compressors • A safety-focused mindset Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is between $22 and $65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer comprehensive benefits, including: • Medical • Vision • Training Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, contact For more information on your EEO rights, . This position is safety-sensitive under RCW 49.44.240. If you require accommodations during the employment process, contact Human Resources at: • Phone: • Email: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. View the 'Know Your Rights' poster in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese. Also, review our Pay Transparency Policy here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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