Intermediate Carpenter (ID#672)

Intermediate Carpenter – Commercial Restoration & Reconstruction

Location:  Ypsilanti, MI

Position Overview

This role provides essential operational support for commercial reconstruction and restoration projects. The Intermediate Carpenter is a critical contributor on large-scale commercial CAT Team projects and plays a leadership role in training and mentoring junior carpenters.

Professionals in this role possess advanced knowledge of commercial construction practices, tools, and equipment, including shrink-wrapping methods, material installation, and project execution. This position represents Level 3 in the Progressive Carpenter career track and offers growth opportunities into Estimator or Project Manager development paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify potential project challenges and request support as needed

• Train and mentor Basic Carpenter team members

• Serve as a knowledgeable on-site resource for most project-related questions

• Construct effective containment systems for dust, debris, and airborne contaminants

• Build and repair metal-framed walls, acoustical ceilings, and roofing systems

• Perform flood cutting, salvage operations, and labeling of materials using approved methods

• Identify insulation types, thicknesses, and R-values

• Apply advanced construction skills across trim, doors, cabinetry, insulation, framing, ceilings, roofing, and siding

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain clean, serviceable equipment

• Maintain strict attention to detail and customer property protection standards

• Deliver outstanding customer service in all interactions

• Work efficiently under schedule deadlines

• Support after-hours, weekend, and periodic travel project needs

• Accurately document labor hours, equipment usage, and materials consumption

• Participate in company-sponsored operations and safety training programs

Requirements & Expectations

• Supervise unskilled labor, entry-level and intermediate team members, and subcontractors on residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, institutional, and high-risk projects

• Provide clear guidance on project tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately

• Maintain tools and equipment used in daily operations

• Perform emergency response services such as board-ups and securing structures against further damage

• Complete additional duties as business needs require

Compensation, Schedule & On-Call Requirements

Pay Range: Up to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates earning $28 per hour should have at least 5–6 years of relevant carpentry experience.

• Overtime: Most Carpenters work more than 45 hours per week and are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Typical Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. The team aims to maintain eight-hour workdays whenever possible, depending on workload and business needs.
• On-Call Rotation: Typically one week every six weeks, running from Friday at 5:00 PM through the following Friday at 5:00 PM.
• On-Call Pay: $25 per dispatched job during the week and $50 per dispatched job on weekends while on call. Additional earnings vary based on dispatch volume and overtime; some employees earn over $400 in additional weekly income.
• Travel Requirements: Travel is generally within approximately one hour of the assigned office. Service areas may overlap between nearby offices.
• Company Vehicle: Carpenters may take their company vehicle home but must have the vehicle available and arrive with it when responding to on-call assignments.

Candidates should be comfortable with overtime, rotating on-call responsibilities, and local travel as required.