{"id":1486142,"url":"https://alion.io/job/thompson-thrift-carpenter-mechanical-technician","title":"Carpenter / Mechanical Technician","company":{"id":1939296,"name":"Thompson Thrift","domain":"thompsonthrift.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/thompsonthrift","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":12,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Paris, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":66000,"max_usd":158000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":364},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-04-06T21:04:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T07:15:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":206,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":205},"description":"Build, Repair, and Maintain a Premier Ranch Property\nThompson Thrift is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Mechanical Technician to support construction, maintenance, and property improvement projects across a 1,000+ acre ranch. This hands-on skilled trades position is ideal for an experienced professional with expertise in carpentry, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical maintenance, and general construction who takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.\nWorking across a large rural property, you'll help maintain and improve ranch facilities, equipment, utilities, and structures while partnering with property leadership and vendors to keep projects moving efficiently.\nYour Role as a Carpenter / Mechanical Technician\nAs a Carpenter / Mechanical Technician, you'll perform a wide variety of skilled carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance work that supports the operation and continuous improvement of a large ranch property. From repairing structures and maintaining building systems to coordinating materials and supporting renovation projects, you'll play an essential role in preserving the quality, functionality, and appearance of the property.\nYou'll collaborate closely with property leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to Thompson Thrift's high standards of craftsmanship.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerform carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance work throughout ranch facilities and infrastructure.\nBuild, repair, install, and maintain structures including barns, decks, gates, pergolas, retaining walls, flooring, and other wood construction.\nTroubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, plumbing systems, electrical components, lighting, pumps, irrigation systems, generators, HVAC equipment, and building utilities.\nSupport renovation and property improvement projects by completing framing, finish carpentry, repairs, custom woodwork, and other construction-related tasks.\nConduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure building systems and equipment remain safe and operational.\nCoordinate the ordering, staging, and movement of materials, tools, and equipment across multiple work locations.\nMaintain organized, clean, and safe job sites while following established safety procedures and company standards.\nCommunicate project status, repair needs, schedules, and maintenance activities with property leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.\nAssist with subcontractor coordination and help ensure work is completed according to quality, safety, and project expectations.\nInspect completed work to verify quality, code compliance, durability, and proper system operation.\nRespond to changing maintenance priorities, seasonal property needs, and repair requests across the ranch.\nOur Ideal Candidate for this Role\nExperience\nMinimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in carpentry, construction, ranch or estate maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related skilled trade.\nExperience as a Carpenter, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Ranch Maintenance Technician, Construction Professional, or similar role preferred.\nSkills & Qualifications\nStrong knowledge of carpentry, framing, decking, flooring, gates, retaining walls, and general construction methods.\nWorking knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, irrigation systems, and building utilities.\nAbility to diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs on a variety of building systems and equipment.\nExperience planning projects, organizing materials and tools, and working independently across large properties.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.\nStrong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nWorking knowledge of construction safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety, and safe operation of tools and equipment.\nDemonstrated commitment to producing high-quality workmanship while maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas\nActual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.\n* The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Illinois This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law\nIllinois Pay Range\n$30—$35 USD\nUse of AI in Hiring\nThompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. 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