A Carpenter builds and repairs wood frameworks or structures for houses and buildings, or builds and installs wood cabinets, furniture or other fixtures. May specialize in residential, commercial or industrial carpentry.
Join our growing residential construction company!
Key Responsibilities:
Tile & Stone Installation Surface Prep:
Prepare, clean, and level surfaces, ensuring proper water barriers and backing are installed for wet areas like showers.
Layout & Measurement:
Plan layout and tile patterns (straight, diagonal, herringbone, mosaic) to minimize cuts and align with architectural drawings.
Cutting & Setting:
Cut ceramic, porcelain, glass, or natural stone using wet saws and grinders. Lay tile using mortars and adhesives.
Finishing:
Apply grout, install trim pieces, and seal/polish the final installation for a durable, aesthetic, and waterproof finish.
Lead Carpentry & Project Leadership On-Site Management:
Serve as the primary on-site lead, managing daily workflow and coordinating tasks for assistant carpenters or subcontractors.
Finish Carpentry:
Fabricate, install, and adjust custom millwork, trim, cabinets, doors, molding, and baseboards to complement the surrounding tile work.
Client Relations:
Communicate project progress, answer questions, and represent the company as a professional ambassador to the client.
Quality Control:
Read and interpret blueprints, enforce building codes, ensure material take-offs are accurate, and maintain a safe, organized, and dust-controlled job site.
Qualifications & Requirements Experience:
5 to 7+ years of verifiable experience in general carpentry and advanced tile setting.
Skills:
Advanced blueprint reading, layout/geometry skills, proficiency with tile saws, levels, and a full array of power/hand carpentry tools.
Physical Demand:
High physical stamina. The role requires regular bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 75 to 100 pounds.
