Skilled Carpenter

We are hiring a master or skilled carpenter for a veteran-owned local business based in Winston-Salem, NC.Our client works across a range of residential projects, from rentals and flips to higher-end custom homes. Their main clientele is higher-end clients who expect expert craftsmanship, and that standard applies across every job we take on. We are looking for a skilled Lead Carpenter to join the team as a long-term employee.About This RoleThis is a hands-on position. You will be expected to perform the work yourself, not manage a crew or delegate tasks. The majority of our jobs are completed by one person working independently. If you need a helper to get through a standard carpentry or drywall job, this role is not the right fit.Responsibilities & DutiesThis role covers a wide range of residential carpentry and repair work. You must be skilled in all of the duties listed below. The core of this job is drywall, painting, decks, and flooring. Cabinet installation and remodeling work happen, but they are not the day-to-day.Note: Drywall experience is required. This means the full process: cutting, installing, patching, mudding, sanding, and painting to a finished surface.Day-to-day duties:Drywall: cut, install, patch, mud, sand, and paint to a finished surfacePainting: interior residential painting to professional quality standardsDeck building and repairFloor installation: luxury vinyl plank (LVP), hardwood, laminate, and tileDoor installation: hanging doors, adding fixtures, handles, locks, hinges, and hardwareRoutine service ticket work, completed without needed supervisionAdditional duties (less frequent):Cabinet design and installationShelving and fitted furniture installationKitchen and bathroom remodelingGeneral carpentry repairs as assignedSkills & QualificationsRequired:A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Lead or Master CarpenterFull drywall experience: cutting, installing, patching, mudding, sanding, and paintingHands-on experience with painting, deck building, and flooring installationExcellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and constructionProficiency with power and hand tools: saws, routers, measuring instruments, and related equipmentAbility to work independently and complete jobs without constant supervision or a helperDetail-oriented with the ability to produce quality work efficientlyGood verbal communication skills; fluent in EnglishGood physical condition and enduranceValid driver's license and reliable transportationPreferred:Formal carpentry training, such as union apprenticeship, trade school, or similar structured programExperience working in higher-end residential homesTrack record of completing jobs on time and within budgetThis Position May Not Be the Right Fit If…Your carpentry experience is primarily in apartments, rentals, or low-income housing.You cannot perform the full drywall process from start to finish.You typically need a helper or crew to complete standard jobs. The majority of our work is done solo.You are coming from owning or running your own business and are looking for short-term employee work.You tend to work at a very slow pace, even if the finished product is good. Jobs need to be completed in a reasonable timeframe. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100Hires, Inc.