Diversified Operations

Are you looking for:

Guaranteed 40 hours per week of steady year-round work with an established and respected company? Competitive compensation, including traveling pay incentives, with the potential for overtime and bonuses? Paid Medical & Dental premiums for our employees? Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time? Opportunity to grow your career in construction? Opportunity to see the country!

What we're looking for:

Experienced carpenters/construction workers. Carpentry, concrete, or farm experience preferred. Hard workers with a willingness to learn and work with a team. Valid Driver's License. Willing to travel out of state for work. Will work in our Highland, IL office when not traveling.

IF THE FOLLOWING SOUNDS LIKE YOU- WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY TODAY!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completion of necessary carpentry, maintenance projects as included on the punchlist

• Ability to determine required materials and equipment

• Document progress and update the schedule of completion

• Assist with callbacks/warranties or emergencies (possibly after hours)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Basic working knowledge of concrete, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general repair skills

• Able to work independently

• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

• Prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

• Valid driver's license required.

• 50% minimum travel required

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

• High School Diploma

• Prior maintenance/handyman experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operation of standard power tools used in construction

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will be at the worksite or in the office depending on work responsibilities. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

• Wet and/or humid conditions

• Moving mechanical parts

• High, precarious places

• Risk of electrical shock

• Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold

• Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than fifty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M/F/Vet/Disability.