General Laborer - Carpenter Job Descriptions - St. Croix Chippewa Indians of WI

Sep 13, 2026

Job descriptions outline part-time employment needs for a General Laborer and a Carpenter within construction operations. The General Laborer role emphasizes assembling, repairing, and maintaining permanent and temporary structures with hand and power tools, following OSHA-compliant jobsite safety rules, cleaning debris and excess materials, and completing assigned shifts using written and verbal instructions. The Carpenter role focuses on reading blueprints, installing fixtures such as windows and molding, measuring and shaping materials, building frameworks, and using carpentry tools safely while meeting similar physical and exposure requirements.

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General Laborer - Job Description

Experience requirements

Core responsibilities

Safety and compliance

Physical demands

Carpenter - Job Description

Experience requirements

Core responsibilities

Tools and safety

Safety and compliance

Physical demands

General Laborer-Job Description 5+ years’ experience working as a construction laborer preferred. Daily responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the project. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, construct, repair and maintain permanent and temporary structures using both hand and power tools. General hand tools include: Tool belt/box, Hammers, tape measures, hand levels, squares, chalk lines, plumb bob, tie wire reel, screw drivers, pliers, etc. Must follow established jobsite safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. At the direction of the superintendent, clean up debris, trash and excess materials from the construction job site. OSHA 10 certification preferred or a willingness to obtain. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions while on the job site and complete the work shift. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable expectations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing duties of this position the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes and/or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts. There may be exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of vibration and high noise levels. The General Laborer is regularly required to: ▪ Walk, climb stairs, sit and stand. ▪ Talk and hear at normal levels. ▪ See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ▪ Reach with hands and arms. ▪ Use hands, fingers and other limbs to operate tools, equipment and other business machines. ▪ Lift and/or move up to 75 LBS. This is a part-time position with no benefits. Carpenter – Job Description 10+ years’ experience working as a construction carpenter preferred. Must have the ability to follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, cold-formed framing and other materials. Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of different types of carpentry tools and how to use them safely. e.g. Saws (Band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop, compound miter, etc. ), Drills (Electric, Cordless, Hammer, etc. ), and cutting torches is required. Must follow established jobsite safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. OSHA 10 certification preferred or a willingness to obtain. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions while on the job site and complete the work shift. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable expectations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing duties of this position the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes and/or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts. There may be exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of vibration and high noise levels. The Carpenter is regularly required to: ▪ Walk, climb stairs, sit and stand. ▪ Talk and hear at normal levels. ▪ See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ▪ Reach with hands and arms. ▪ Use hands, fingers and other limbs to operate tools, equipment and other business machines. ▪ Lift and/or move up to 75 LBS. This is a part-time position with no benefits.

FAQs

What experience is preferred for the General Laborer role?

The General Laborer position prefers 5+ years of experience working as a construction laborer.

What key duties are required for the Carpenter position?

The Carpenter must read blueprints and building plans, install structures and fixtures, measure and shape materials, and construct building frameworks such as walls, floors, and doorframes.

Do both roles require OSHA-related safety readiness?

Yes. Both roles prefer OSHA 10 certification or readiness to obtain it and require compliance with established jobsite safety and regulations.

Sep 13, 2026

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