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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Building Carpenter/Concrete Trainee

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
York, PA, USA
In Person
Building TradesCarpentry & Interior Finishing

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience or exposure in carpentry or concrete is preferred.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
  • Must be comfortable working long hours standing, bending, kneeling, and performing repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must understand measurements, leveling, and basic math.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or early mornings depending on project needs.
Responsibilities
  • Use various hand and power tools.
  • Operate power tools and equipment in compliance with Kinsley Construction's safety policies and procedures.
  • Assist the crew as needed.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Help with demolition, excavation, and site cleanup.
  • Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration and site-specific safety protocols.
  • Stand, bend, kneel, lift heavy materials, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • Follow blueprints and building plans.
  • Support all phases of carpentry and concrete construction from site preparation through finishing.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience or exposure in carpentry or concrete.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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