Job Description Job Description Description: Landscape Crew Lead Location: Central New York (CNY Area) Job Type: Full-Time About J and R Property Services At J and R Property Services, we are redefining excellence in pro…
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Carpenter jobs in Chicago, IL
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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Description Join the Fun Paced world of Dunkin! Seeking enthusiastic leaders who can coach crew members and drive a positive guest culture in the restaurant. The Supervisor / Shift Lead / Crew Lead / Team Lead is general…
$18 - $40 per hour
Commercial Carpenter. $30-40/hr. Job Description This role requires a skilled Commercial Carpenter who performs wood and metal stud framing, acoustic ceiling installation, and drywall backing on commercial projects. You…
You’ll troubleshoot systems and contribute to the upkeep of a clean, functional environment for members and staff. As the team's Carpenter, you'll be responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing structures and…
Lane Valente Industries is a Leading International construction and facility maintenance company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. We have a strong in-house group of field technicians that services top U.S. co…
$20.54 - $22.82 per hour
Building Maintenance Technician – Helper C / Helper C Trainee (Edgewater) Seeking a motivated, dependable, and team-oriented Helper C Janitor or Helper C Janitor Trainee to join our building operations team. This SEIU Lo…
$21 - $24 per hour
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $21 – $24 per hour Company vehicle provided for travel between locations. Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is looking for a reliabl…
We are currently looking for a reliable, hardworking, and hands-on Maintenance / Handyman team member to join our restaurants team full-time. Experience with plumbing/electrical and basic repairs required*** This positio…
SUMMARY The Carpenter works as part of a construction team to renovate and repair residential apartment buildings. Responsibilities include routine crafts tasks, as well as those associated with preventive maintenance, s…
$25 per hour
The Study at University of Chicago is currently seeking organized and hospitable Building Maintenance Technician. In this role, you are an integral part of the team in supporting the hotel operations and establishing cle…
Job Status: Seasonal Overview: Under the direction of the Project Director, the Crew Leader is responsible for leading a landscaping crew of laborers and implementing the required work in an efficient manner to meet or e…
Job Description Job Description Description: Hardscape Crew Lead Location: Central New York (CNY Area) Job Type: Full-Time About J and R Property Services At J and R Property Services, we are redefining excellence in pro…
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What carpenters earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$47 | $67k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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