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Carpenter Journeyman

Mortenson Construction
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 18, 2025

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

As a Carpenter Journeyman, you will provide skilled craftsmanship for installation of formwork, finish carpentry and drywall.



  • Studies blueprints, sketches or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard. Measures the dimensions of structure of fixture to be fabricated
  • Concrete and rough carpentry
  • Hand set walls
  • Footings
  • Set gang wall forms
  • Structural concrete decks
  • Slab on metal deck and grade
  • Concrete columns
  • Drywall
  • Finish carpentry, doors and hardware
  • Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware, solid surface and casework (include certifications in application).
  • Finish carpentry: toilet accessories, handrails, corner guards, toilet partitions, lockers, upper cabinets, lower cabinets, countertops, wall paneling systems, coffered ceiling systems and running trim


All team members are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:



  • Cooperate with others when in a team environment
  • Accept direction from supervisors
  • Follow work rules and procedures
  • Punctual and consistent attendance
  • Accept constructive feedback
  • Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy
  • Pictures solid objects from drawings or diagrams
  • Requires some ability to read plans
  • Must be able to operate equipment such as: table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging and form systems
  • Strong teamwork orientation
  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
  • Detail orientation


Education and Experience Requirements



  • A high school diploma or GED is required
  • Completion of apprentice program
  • Union specific training is required


Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. EEO is the Law

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