Job Description
We are looking for a unique individual with a positive “can do” attitude who has a desire
to learn and become the best. You will be working for great clients; outdoors on the
lakes, rivers, and forests of the Eastern YOOP.
Pay: $15-$25 an hour plus profit sharing. Starting pay is based on experience.
We have two of the most well rounded, multi-talented carpenters in the area. You will be working alongside
one of them. We are looking for someone just as capable to either lead another crew several years down the
road or to step in for them in the event of sickness or retirement.
DeWyse Construction is known for meeting our client’s various needs. We are looking to maintain that kind of
skill set.
On any day you may be working on projects to:
- Clear sites, trim trees, seed, and mulch projects
- Layout sites, form/pour footings, form/pour concrete floors, and lay block foundations
- Build pressure treated wood foundations, frame homes and additions
- Build decks and porches
- Install shingle and metal roofing, install all types of exterior siding, or hang stone veneers
- Custom mill one-of-a-kind trims and staircase parts
- Install wood paneling, set cabinets, install hard flooring, final grade exteriors
- Set windows and doors, insulate projects
- Lift homes and other structures
- Paint and apply wood finishes, finish drywall
We start from the ground on up, utilizing all on site employees to complete the job to detailed specifications.
Required skills or ability to learn: Physical requirements:
- Read and understand drawings and written instructions
(we can work around dyslexia if needed)
- Read a tape measure, Operate power tools
- Set up step ladders, multi ladders and extension ladders
- Set up scaffolding
- Measure accurately and layout for centers as needed
- Set up properly for the work to be completed
- An eye for detail, quality, and function
- Be able to properly communicate with coworkers,
clients, and possible clients
Intellectual Requirements:
- Mathematical calculations in fraction/decimal forms
- Rise and run terminology understanding
- Ability to do geometric calculations
- Multi-task, follow multi-step directions
- Ability to change direction often and prioritize
- Bend, twist, lift and balance; on your feet for 8+ hours
- Able to hold arms up over your head with weight
- Balance to walk on a 12” wide plank at a minimum (3
1/2” wall is preferred)
- Able to work up to 30’ in the air (with fall protection)
- Able to pick up and stand up a ladder
- Physical endurance to climb up and down a ladder up to
100 times per day
- Grit to work in the summer heat, the cool spring cool
and bugs, the cool, damp falls
- Ability to carry up to 80 lbs (pails of mortar, paint,
shingles, sheathing, framing materials, drywall)
- Ability to stay focused in harsh weather environments
while working safely
Interested? Please email your resume to Dewyseconstruction@gmail.com
or drop off at the office: 14038 W Melville St, Engadine, MI 49827