General Contracting Carpenter 3-Lexington Kentucky

Jostin Construction
Jostin Construction

Lexington, KY, USA

Posted on Aug 29, 2026

General Contracting Carpenter 3-Lexington Kentucky

3.3 out of 5 stars
824 Bull Lea Run # 232, Lexington, KY 40511

Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
 

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Safety equipment provided
  • Referral program
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
 

Full job description

General Contracting Carpenter 3
Status: Full-time/Hourly

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Jostin Construction was founded in 1998. Our organization is driven by our “WHY” - to create and provide a diversity of opportunities for all. For over 25 years, this purpose has guided our work, how we run our business, and how we engage with the community deeply and genuinely. We are deeply committed to our employees’ professional and personal success. We build, learn, and grow together.
As a growing firm of over 125 team members, we are proud to have built our business in concrete construction, general trades, construction management, and general construction, serving our clients in commercial building remodels and new construction.

Our prized culture is entrenched in our Jostin Values:

  • Diversity Wins
  • All in, All the time
  • The Golden Rule
  • The Best at Getting Better
  • Good Old-Fashioned Ridiculous Fun
  • Go First

Our values represent who we are, how we work, and how we engage with others. If you share our values, we would love to meet you and create a personalized career path for you at Jostin.


SUMMARY OF DUTIES:


The Jostin Carpenter 3 classification requires the mastering of the Laborer classification skill set as well as the Carpenter 1 and 2 skill sets. This position will report to the Field Operations Manager and provide support throughout a construction project. The person in this position needs to have the ability to be flexible as this position may perform various functions throughout a shift. The person in this position will need to be comfortable working in a public setting. Jostin requires all employees to work collaboratively as a team with other Jostin employees and trade partners.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of general contracting
  • Knowledge of power tools
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices on a construction site
  • Knowledge of general trade work

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Properly align walls
  • Visualize wall layout and perform proper steps to ensure accurate layout dimensions
  • Meet daily with crew to maintain a safe working environment
  • Properly rig loads with proper cables or strapping for crane or forklift material handling
  • Operate lay out equipment
  • Manage crews
  • Conduct trainings
  • Knowledge of architectural construction, commonly within the commercial construction field
  • Ability to operate various power tools in a safe manner
  • Ability to install and troubleshoot doors/frames and hardware
  • Ability to understand detailed instructions on proper installation techniques of various finished products
  • Ability to install wall protection
  • Ability to complete pre-layout of walls
  • Ability to install casework, trim, access panels, window coverings, and miscellaneous metals
  • Ability to complete stair forming/layout of stairs
  • Ability to layout and complete stud framing (metal and wood)
  • Ability to read blueprints and scale for proper layouts
  • Ability to work in finished environments
  • Be comfortable working in public settings
  • Assist superintendent with daily planning, scheduling, safety, JSA’s, and inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient as a Laborer and Carpenter 1 and 2
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to successfully pass a drug screening
  • The ability to work irregular hours including weekends when necessary
  • The ability to work in harsh weather conditions for long periods of time
  • The ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
  • The ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
  • Willingness to commute within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati

BENEFITS


  • Healthcare coverage
  • Short Term Disability
  • Company paid life insurance
  • IRA retirement options with company match up to 3%
  • Aflac insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • PPE provided
  • Company events
  • Quarterly Bonuses
  • Paid referral program

Jostin Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class and is a member of a drug free safety program.

 
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