Carpenter Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

The Porch Company is Nashville's premier custom porch and outdoor living builder — we've been crafting high-end screened porches, decks, and outdoor spaces for 30 years. We're growing our in-house crew and looking for a skilled carpenter who takes pride in detailed, quality work.

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Stable, full-time work with an established company

• Tight-knit crew that cares about doing things right

• Projects you can actually be proud of

We're not a revolving-door shop. Our crew builds lasting relationships with each other and our clients. If you want to do meaningful work and grow with a company that's been around for 30 years — we want to hear from you.

$18 - $27 hourly

What You'll Do

• Build custom porches, decks, pergolas, and outdoor structures from the ground up

• Read and work from architectural drawings and project plans

• Maintain high craftsmanship standards on every job

• Frame, build, and finish custom porches, decks, pergolas, and outdoor living structures on high-end residential projects

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specs accurately

• Measure, cut, and install lumber, trim, decking, railings, and structural components to exact specifications

• Work efficiently on-site with minimal supervision while coordinating with project managers and lead carpenters

• Identify and communicate any issues, material needs, or plan discrepancies before they become problems

• Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe throughout each phase of the project

• Handle tools and equipment with care and report any maintenance needs promptly

• Represent The Porch Company professionally when on client properties

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years of residential carpentry experience (outdoor structures a plus)

• Strong framing, finish, and trim skills

• Reliable, shows up on time, takes ownership of your work

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in Nashville weather

• 3–7 years of hands-on carpentry experience, preferably in residential construction or outdoor structures

• Proficiency in framing, decking, trim, and finish carpentry

• Ability to read and work from blueprints and architectural drawings

• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and standard carpentry equipment safely and accurately

• Strong attention to detail — you notice when something is off, and you fix it

• Reliable and punctual — our crews and clients count on you to show up and follow through

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Ability to work outdoors year-round and perform physical tasks including lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders, and working at heights

• Team player who communicates clearly with project managers and fellow crew members

Bonus Points

• Experience with high-end residential or outdoor living projects

• Familiarity with composite decking

• OSHA 10 certification

The Porch Company is Nashville’s premier outdoor living design/build firm, specializing in high-end custom porches. For over 30 years, we’ve proudly served the greater Nashville area, creating exceptional outdoor spaces that enhance lives and bring people together. Our reputation is built on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to an outstanding client experience.

We also believe in giving back — by 2035, we aim to contribute $3.5M to our people, our community, and the causes they care about. As we grow, we’re dedicated to maintaining the operational excellence and financial strength that make our mission possible.