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Carpentry Helper
Job type:Temporary
Location:Portland, ME
Industry:Construction
Print| Job Reference: | PR/1493239 |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Posted on: | 05-22-2026 |
Job Description
Carpentry Helper
PeopleReady of South Portland, ME is now hiring Carpentry Helpers in Portland, ME!
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
- Next-day pay for many of our open positions
- The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
- The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text “READY” to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $19 - $19 / hour*
What you'll be doing as a Carpentry Helper:
- Use various tools to cut and craft wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall
- Employ hand tools such as squares, levels, and chisels, and power tools like sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines
- Fasten materials together using nails, screws, staples, and adhesives, and perform a final check to ensure accuracy
- Use a tape measure on nearly every project to reduce waste and ensure that cut pieces are the correct size
Available Shifts:
Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)
Job Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
- 2-5 years of experience in residential or commercial carpentry preferred
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to read blueprints
- Capable of repeatedly lifting 50 pounds to load and unload wood and other materials, as well as transport tools and materials to and from the jobsite
- Background check required
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.
Please contact our South Portland, ME branch for more information:
Branch # 2801
Address: 778 Main Street, Suite #4, South Portland, ME 04106
Email Address: 2801-br@PeopleReady.com
*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.
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PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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