Carpenter

• Location: Shakopee, MN
• Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
• Salary Range: $25 - $29 per hour, depending on experience
• Preferred Start Date: January 19, 2026

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation, 11 holidays, and 6 sick days

Job Description:

• Perform daily inspections, repairs, and maintenance on wooden roller coaster track.
• Operate heavy equipment and jobsite machinery, including forklifts, JLG/aerial lifts, saws, and two‑way radios.
• Use precision measuring devices and a full range of carpentry, concrete, landscaping, and mechanical tools.
• Safely move, install, service, and maintain machinery, tools, and assigned equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and OSHA‑compliant work areas.
• Cut, shape, assemble, and repair structures using materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
• Utilize hand and power tools including chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, and related trade equipment.
• Fasten and assemble materials using nails, screws, staples, adhesives, and other industry‑standard methods.
• Perform work at elevation using ladders, scaffolding, and structural beams while maintaining proper fall‑protection and safety practices.
• Inspect work continuously to ensure compliance with building codes, specifications, and safety standards.
• Use levels, straightedges, framing squares, plumb bobs, and surveying tools to ensure accuracy and structural integrity.
• Assemble and install prefabricated structures; build stairs; install cabinets, trim, and molding.
• Install, repair, and maintain roofing and siding systems.
• Remodel offices and facilities; construct concrete forms; erect and dismantle scaffolding systems.
• Replace glass panes, ceiling tiles, and doors; fabricate or repair furniture as needed.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows per specifications.
• Accurately document daily work activities and completed tasks.
• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and written instructions to ensure finished work meets design specifications.
• Plan and execute inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for park equipment and vehicles.
• Support vehicle maintenance programs, including servicing and mechanical repairs.
• Apply basic plumbing and HVAC skills as needed (preferred, not required).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support maintenance and construction operations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effective coordination on job sites.
• Ability to complete written documentation clearly and accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings (preferred).
• Proficient with power and hand tools commonly used in carpentry and mechanical trades.
• Demonstrated experience identifying equipment issues and performing corrective repairs.
• High level of familiarity working in shop and field environments.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a skilled trades team.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working at heights, including ladders, scaffolding, and elevated structures.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by operational needs.