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Carpenter - 3-5 yr experience required


Company : City Construction


Location : Iowa City, IA


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

City Construction is dedicated to supporting our employees by providing resources, training, and opportunities to thrive in a safe, collaborative, and fun workplace. We are looking for a full-time commercial carpenter with 3-5 years of experience of finish carpentry to join our team. As the carpenter you will be responsible for constructing, erecting, installing, or repairing temporary partitions, rough carpentry tasks such as wood blocking & building parapets, installing casework, the setting of frames, doors and hardware, installation of specialty items, and much more! We are hiring multiple start dates to meet our project needs for 2026. Skills & Qualifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) A minimum of six (6) months industry related experience Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operation as described Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form OSHA certification Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures Have the ability to work on projects outside of a 60-mile radius from Iowa City Valid driver's license and Satisfactory Driving Record Benefits to fit your needs: Competitive pay up to $28 hourly + 401K with a company match Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flex Spending Account Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care Well-being and Employee Assistance Program Incentive Compensation Program Employee engagement events, professional training and development About City Construction: City Construction has a breadth of experience working in public sector markets with most projects completed in the greater Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Corridor. City Construction's portfolio includes high-profile projects for hospitals, healthcare, higher education and primary education entities. Founded in 2004, City Construction is a general contractor with an office in Iowa City, Iowa.