Join the Next Step of West Michigan family as a Full-Time Lead Carpenter! Imagine spending your days crafting and transforming spaces that positively impact our community while working onsite in beautiful Grand Rapids, MI. With a pay range of $26-$33 per hour, this role offers not just a competitive wage, but the satisfaction of contributing to something bigger than yourself.

If you're passionate about construction and eager to be part of a dedicated team, this is your chance to shine! You'll thrive in our energetic, faith-based environment, where your skills and commitment to excellence will truly be valued. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us, and let your craftsmanship play a vital role in uplifting our community!

Next Step of West Michigan: What drives us

Next Step is a faith-based, social enterprise, non-profit engaged in work force development and skills training. We are dedicated to serving our program participants' needs, while meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations. We expect an innovative, goal-oriented, eager contributor, who shows a dedicated work ethic. We expect our staff to exhibit empathy, compassion, active listening, to be self-aware, sensitive across racial, class and cultural lines, ethical, and approachable. We look for work habits of punctuality, dependability, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, team participation, integrity, problem solving, and overall positivity. These attributes, combined with the performance of one’s duties and achievement of goals, will be equated with the quality of one’s overall job performance.

Day to day as a Lead Carpenter

At Next Step of West Michigan, we’re on the lookout for a top-tier Lead Carpenter to elevate our projects to new heights! This key role involves running job sites, leading crews, and delivering exceptional craftsmanship across both residential and commercial ventures. We're seeking a seasoned professional who takes pride in their work and leads by example, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and up to our high standards. Beyond production tasks, your leadership will inspire a culture of professionalism and exceptional craftsmanship, all while working within our mission-driven environment. Join us in making a meaningful difference while showcasing your skills in a supportive and energetic atmosphere!

Are you the Lead Carpenter we're looking for?

To thrive as a Lead Carpenter at Next Step of West Michigan, you'll need a solid toolbox of skills and experience!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on carpentry experience
• Proven experience running job sites or leading carpentry crews
• Strong blueprint reading, layout, and problem-solving skills
• Professional attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

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