Job Description
Launch your construction career with BuildRight Youth Construction! We're seeking motivated teens (16-18) to join our paid apprenticeship program in Long Beach. Learn real carpentry skills while earning competitive wages in a supportive, hands-on environment. Perfect for students seeking summer jobs or after-school opportunities to build professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior carpenters with measuring, cutting, and installing building materials
- Safely operate hand and power tools under supervision
- Prepare job sites and maintain clean, organized work areas
- Follow blueprints and verbal instructions for project tasks
- Participate in framing, finishing, and renovation projects
- Adhere to OSHA safety protocols and company standards
Qualifications
- Must be 16-18 years old and legally eligible to work
- Enrolled in high school or recent graduate
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Valid California work permit if under 18
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset