Carpenter's Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Join our team as a Carpenter's Helper and begin building a career creating custom-designed outdoor living spaces. In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside experienced carpenters constructing high-quality screened porches, decks, sunrooms, 3-season rooms, and hardscape features for residential clients throughout Northern Virginia.

As a Carpenter's Helper, you'll assist with all phases of construction while learning the skills and techniques needed to advance in the trade. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and wants to develop a long-term career in residential construction.

We provide a professional, team-oriented environment where safety, craftsmanship, and continuous learning are valued. If you're dependable, eager to learn, and enjoy working with your hands, we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead carpenters with the construction of custom outdoor living spaces, including screened porches, decks, sunrooms, 3-season rooms, pergolas, and hardscape features.
• Load, unload, organize, and transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from job sites.
• Measure, cut, and prepare lumber and other building materials under the direction of experienced carpenters.
• Assist with framing, decking, railing installation, trim work, screening systems, and finish details.
• Support hardscape installations, including paver patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
• Safely operate hand and power tools while following company safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites throughout each project.
• Follow project plans and instructions while learning proper construction techniques and installation methods.
• Assist with job site cleanup, punch-list items, and final project detailing to ensure a polished, client-ready finish.
• Represent the company professionally while working at client homes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, carpentry, landscaping, hardscaping, or a related trade is preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills and accept coaching.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools or eager to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing quality work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Must be able to commute to Fairfax, VA 22030.

What We Offer

Join a team that specializes in creating premium outdoor living spaces that homeowners enjoy for years to come. You'll work alongside experienced craftsmen who are invested in teaching the trade while contributing to distinctive, high-quality residential projects.

This position offers a clear path for advancement into Carpenter and Lead Carpenter roles as your skills and experience grow.

Pay: $18.00–$24.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Year-End Bonuses
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Discounts

Experience

• Previous experience in construction, carpentry, landscaping, hardscaping, or general labor is preferred but not required.
• Experience using basic construction tools is a plus.

Language

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Fairfax, VA 22030 (Required)

Work Location

In person. Serving the Virginia counties of Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun.