Carpenter

Why John Grace?

For the last 10 years, John Grace Restoration and Construction has been West Michigan’s choice for emergency services and restoration repairs following property damage. We are here to help homeowners recover from water, fire/smoke, storm, flood, and mold damage. Our staff are experts in the insurance claim process. We work in the customer’s best interest and guide them through the claim process.  John Grace staff are highly trained in mitigating loss, scoping/estimating repairs, and ensuring timely and high-quality repair work. We take our role very seriously because we know how devastating the loss can be to customers. Our three core values - Genuine and Positive Attitude, Extreme Ownership and One Reputation are the heartbeat of our culture. John Grace’s success is the combined efforts of all our employees, and we strive to provide great opportunities for our team to learn and grow.

Purpose of the Carpenter Role

As a Carpenter you are taking ownership of helping to restore homes for the communities of people we serve. We’re looking for someone who is committed to being a team player, has great communication skills and has a desire to grow their carpentry skills.

We are looking for someone who

•  Has 1 year of on-job experience in a verifiable construction role.

• Can function in a high stress environment that can change daily.
• Has excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Is self-motivated and able to work independently.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Must demonstrate knowledge of construction and job-site safety.
• Must be willing to learn framing, trim/cabinets/door, windows, exterior finishes, finish carpentry etc.
• Work on jobsites daily and always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to team members.
• Work with the Project Manager to complete approved scope of work and communicate any changes or issues.
• Work week is typically 40-45 hours a week, not expected to exceed 50 hours during busy times.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is a very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
• Candidate for employment must have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check to perform work on insurance related claims.
• Basic knowledge of smartphone/email technology.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision options
• Company paid life insurance with options to add on additional amounts
• 401k & company match of 4% after one year of employment
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• EAP- Counseling/Support

• Paid Holidays

Salary : $16 - $18