Carpenter Jobs in Leesburg, FL

A Carpenter is an essential role in the construction industry, responsible for cutting, shaping, and installing building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. They also read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand the project's requirements, plan the layout, measure and cut materials, and assemble and join them together. The tasks of a carpenter also involve installing structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Therefore, they should have strong mechanical skills, physical strength and stamina, problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

Before becoming a Carpenter, a person may have held roles such as a Carpenter's Helper or Assistant, where they would have gained on-the-job training and experience under the supervision of a seasoned Carpenter. Another position that can lead to a career as a Carpenter is a Construction Laborer, which provides an understanding of the construction process and the use of tools. To enhance their credentials, Carpenters should consider obtaining certifications such as the Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training (PACT), or the Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

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Skilled Remodeling Carpenter Wanted- Full Time-Start Now

  • Groveland, FL (14 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Groveland, FL (14 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 23 hours ago

This job is for someone who: Has a minimum of 5+ years of real-world carpentry experience (especially in remodeling) Knows their way around trim, cabinetry, framing, and finish work Doesnt need to be...

Framers /Framers /Trim carpenters /Demo

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago

un Framers /Framers /Trim carpenters /Demo (CLERMONT) Extreme Clad compensation: Neg employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Framers /Carpenters /Demo Looking for framers trim carpenters...

Framers /Framers /Trim carpenters /Demo

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for framers trim carpenters,Demo guys Immediate opening. Experience,reliability,no whiners. All over central Florida. Start immediately Long term full time Send pics of your work -Dave ......

Plumbers Plumbers /Trim carpenters Trim carpenters

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Plumbers Plumbers /Trim carpenters Trim carpenters (CLERMONT) NK construction,llc compensation: Neg employment type: job title: Plumbers Plumbers /trim carpenters trim carpenters Seeking immediate help...

Now Hiring Commercial Finish Carpenters & Retail Fixture Installer

  • Clarcona, FL (24 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Clarcona, FL (24 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

COMMERCIAL FINISH CARPENTERS AND RETAIL FIXTURE INSTALLERS / STORE SET UP....

Plumbers Plumbers /Trim carpenters Trim carpenters

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Seeking immediate help, Plumbers,Trim carpenters! Residential homes alm over central florida. Eirk today /Pay today. Seeking experienced reliable,no non sense individuals who want to work. Dave ......

. - Carpenter

  • Leesburg, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL
  • 9 days ago

a carpenter required....

Carpenter / Handyman Needed

  • Inverness, FL (24 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Inverness, FL (24 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 29 days ago

un Carpenter / Handyman Needed (Inverness, FL) PJA Management compensation: Based on Quote employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Carpenter / Handyman We own a house in Inverness that...

Major Damage Repair - Carpenter - Ocoee

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

as making new furniture parts, fixing frame damage and installing parts....

Load Builder I

  • Lady Lake, FL (12 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (12 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites. * Loads and unloads...

Scaffold E&D Lead Carpenter

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Leesburg, FL

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Leesburg, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.0%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Master's Degree
5.6%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%


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