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Carpenter, Southland Casino at Delaware North

Delaware North No longer available $17 - $23/hour

Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a part-time Carpenter to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for performing various carpentry tasks. If your talents range from skilfully carrying out routine maintenance tasks, including painting interior and exterior areas, and assisting the groundskeeping team with the upkeep of property, this could be the next step for you.

Pay $17.00 - $23.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

What we offer

We care about our team member s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

  • Weekly pay
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

  • Perform various carpentry tasks including frame carpentry, concrete work, drywall, trim carpentry, tiles, and carpet
  • Install fixtures, hang doors, and build structures according to specifications
  • Operate a motor vehicle when necessary

More about you

  • Minimum of 5 years of carpentry experience or equivalent trade school training is required
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to multitask and prioritize assignments
  • Open scheduling availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Hold and maintain drivers' license, pass motor vehicle record check and drug test
  • Must be able to be license by the State Gaming Commission
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle when necessary

Physical requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances
  • Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight
  • Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor

Shift details

Days
Holidays
Evenings as needed
8hr shift
OT as needed
Weekends
Events

Who we are

Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you re not just part of a team you re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.


$17.00 - $23.00 / hour

$35k - $48k is below typical pay for Carpenters nationally

National salary averages
$35k - $48k
↓ 30% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$39k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $98k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Slight candidate advantage

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

27% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
27% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
74,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024