Building & Repair Systems (BR Systems)
Location: Fort Campbell, KY
Pay: $29.00 per hour – Fort Campbell Prevailing Wage
Job Type: Full-Time
IMPORTANT – REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED
All applicants must complete the BR Systems Culture Index survey to be considered for this position.
Complete the survey here:
https://go.cultureindex.com/s/heoM7MwScw
Applications will not be considered complete until the Culture Index survey has been submitted.
Job Overview
Building & Repair Systems (BR Systems) is hiring experienced Journeyman Carpenters for commercial renovation work at Fort Campbell.
We are looking for skilled, dependable carpenters with experience in:
- Metal stud framing
- Drywall hanging
- Acoustical ceiling grid and tile
- Commercial and institutional construction
This position requires access to an active U.S. military installation. Applicants must have a record that allows them to successfully obtain and maintain access to Fort Campbell.
This is an opportunity for an experienced carpenter looking for $29/hour prevailing-wage work, commercial construction experience, and the opportunity to advance with a rapidly growing contractor.
About BR Systems
Building & Repair Systems (BR Systems) is a veteran-owned commercial and government general contractor with an in-house carpentry division.
Our carpentry crews operate in two primary areas:
- Self-performing carpentry on BR Systems' own general contracting projects, allowing us to directly control quality, production, and schedule.
- Large production carpentry projects as a subcontractor, performing framing, drywall, ceilings, and related scopes for other general contractors.
Our carpenters therefore have opportunities to work on everything from commercial renovations to large-scale production projects.
BR Systems is a highly awarded and rapidly growing construction company and has been recognized as the Veteran-Owned Business of the Year for the State of Tennessee.
We are continuing to expand throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, creating significant opportunities for skilled employees who want to advance into foreman, superintendent, and other field leadership positions.
What You'll Do
As a Journeyman Carpenter at Fort Campbell, you will work as part of our self-performing field team. Responsibilities include:
- Layout and installation of commercial metal stud framing
- Installing metal track, studs, headers, backing, and related framing components
- Hanging and fastening drywall
- Measuring, cutting, and fitting drywall around openings, utilities, and penetrations
- Installing acoustical ceiling grid
- Installing acoustical ceiling tile
- Reading construction drawings, layouts, and field dimensions
- Operating standard commercial carpentry tools and equipment
- Working from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts as required
- Maintaining production and quality standards
- Following BR Systems, OSHA, and Fort Campbell safety requirements
- Maintaining a clean and professional jobsite
- Working effectively with foremen, superintendents, and other trades
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Commercial metal stud framing experience
- Commercial drywall hanging experience
- Acoustical ceiling installation experience preferred
- Ability to accurately measure, layout, cut, and install materials
- Experience using standard commercial construction tools
- Ability to perform physically demanding construction work throughout the workday
- Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
- Reliable transportation
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Ability to work productively as part of a construction crew
- Ability to obtain and maintain Fort Campbell installation access
Journeyman-level commercial carpentry experience is strongly preferred.
Fort Campbell Base Access – Required
You must be able to obtain and maintain access to Fort Campbell to work in this position.
Because this project is located on an active U.S. military installation, applicants must:
- Have a record that permits them to obtain Fort Campbell access
- Be able to successfully complete required installation screening
- Possess valid government-issued identification and required documentation
- Maintain eligibility for base access throughout employment on the project
- Comply with all Fort Campbell security and conduct requirements
If you cannot obtain access to Fort Campbell, you cannot work on this project.
Pay
$29.00 per hour – Journeyman Carpenter
This position is paid according to the applicable Fort Campbell prevailing wage for the journeyman carpenter classification.
Career Growth
We are not simply hiring carpenters for one project. BR Systems is building a larger self-performing construction organization throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.
As the company grows, we need experienced people who can develop into our next generation of field leaders.
Potential career progression includes:
Journeyman Carpenter → Lead Carpenter → Foreman → General Foreman → Superintendent
Employees who demonstrate strong craftsmanship, reliability, productivity, leadership, and ownership of their work will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility as BR Systems grows.
Who We're Looking For
We want carpenters who:
- Show up consistently and on time
- Take pride in their work
- Produce quality work at a commercial pace
- Work well as part of a crew
- Understand that productivity and quality both matter
- Follow safety requirements
- Take responsibility for their work
- Want the opportunity to grow with the company
How to Apply
Two steps are required to be considered for this position:
1. Apply through Indeed with your resume or a detailed description of your commercial construction experience.
2. Complete the BR Systems Culture Index survey:
https://go.cultureindex.com/s/heoM7MwScw
Completion of the Culture Index survey is mandatory for your application to be considered.
When applying, please include any relevant experience with:
- Metal stud framing
- Drywall hanging
- Acoustical ceilings
- Commercial or institutional construction
- Government construction
- Previous work on Fort Campbell or other military installations
Building & Repair Systems (BR Systems)
Veteran-Owned Commercial & Government General Contractor
In-House Carpentry Division
Pay: $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Did you complete the cultural index training? https://go.cultureindex.com/s/heoM7MwScw
Experience:
- Carpentry: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Campbell, KY 42223 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
