Carpenter Apprentice

Why this matches you

What is a Carpenter?

A Carpenter builds, installs, and repairs wooden parts of buildings and other structures. They measure and cut lumber, frame walls, hang doors, fit windows, build stairs, and install cabinets, floors, and trim using hand and power tools. Their work helps create solid spaces people can live in, work in, and use safely every day.

Pay & earning potential

Starting wage

About this job

What you might do day to day

• Clean work sites.
• Mark reference points on construction materials.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
• Cut wood components for installation.

Helpful traits for this job

• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Cautiousness
• Perseverance
• Integrity

How to apply

Attend an in-person information session at the NYCDCC Training Center to receive a passcode, then complete and submit the application online within 60 days of the session.

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Job requirements

• Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade without posing a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of a Carpenter, which may include working on scaffolds and in confined spaces; working under conditions of inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, heat, and direct sunlight; performing constant repetitive motions; climbing and working from heights; lifting items weighing a minimum of 50 pounds; and standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship, at a designated collection site designated by the JATC.
• Must agree to and sign Apprentice drug testing policy, which provides for pre-enrollment testing, random testing, for-cause testing, and post-accident testing.
• Must agree to sign Apprentice handbook, which is subject to change at any time.
• Must travel to off-site training and agree to be financially responsible for certain costs related to such training if the apprentice cancels, fails to show up, or fails to successfully complete the program.
• Must be able to read, hear, and understand verbal instructions and warnings in English.
• Must provide proof of any trade-related experience, certification, or education, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and classes at the approved school.
• Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Applicants must attend an in-person information session at the NYCDCC Training Center.
• Applicants must sign in during the in-person information session; failure to sign in will disqualify the individual from further consideration.
• At the conclusion of the information session, applicants will receive a passcode that allows access to the online application.
• Completed applications must be submitted and received through the website portal within 60 days from the date of the information session.
• Applications that meet all requirements will be scheduled for an interview at a future date.
• Applicants will only be allowed one interview and must arrive on time, or they will be disqualified from further consideration.
• Applicants will be provided with an instruction sheet and a list of original documents required if they are accepted into the program.

More information

For further information, contact the New York City District Council of Carpenters at (212) 727-2224.

Organization

New York City District Council of Carpenters

Phone

(212) 727-2224