Lead Carpenter - Waukesha

About the Opportunity. Build your Career with an industry leader!

Join Siding Unlimited's Outdoor Living Unlimited Carpentry Team in a full-time, year-round leadership role where your experience, craftsmanship, and guidance will shape premium, custom outdoor living spaces for our clients. We are seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter who can execute high-quality work while directing a crew, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring projects stay on schedule. If you value craftsmanship, enjoy leading others, and thrive working outdoors, this is a rewarding opportunity to advance your career with a trusted company.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Waukesha locations

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Financial Wellness: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Prioritize Your Health: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and receive company contributions to your Health Reimbursement Account.
• Recharge and Renew: Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Voluntary Benefits: Choose additional life insurance options for yourself, your spouse, or your child.
• Keep Growing: Take advantage of ongoing education, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities across all departments.
• Celebrate Together: Join employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
• Make an Impact: Participate in our company's community initiatives.
• Safety First: Experience our strong commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Referral Bonuses: Recommend outstanding candidates for our team and earn referral bonuses.

What You'll Do:

• Build and install decks, pavers, screened porches, and outdoor features.
• Deliver quality workmanship with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate with homeowners.
• Lead and support the carpentry crew on site.
• Report job progress to supervisor daily.
• Delegate tasks to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
• Provide customer service and uphold a professional attitude.
• Stay informed about new construction methods, tools, and materials.
• Adhere strictly to established safety protocols and ensure a safe, organized work environment at all times.

We Are Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and guide others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project needs
• Comfortable working in various outdoor conditions year-round
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of carpentry best practices and techniques
• Precision in measuring, cutting, and shaping materials.
• Proficient in using electrical and hand tools as well as measurement tools
• Perform physical labor and comfortable working with heights

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4-6 years of carpentry experience, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Key Competencies:

• Quality of Work
• Technical Skills
• Safety
• Communication
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Attendance
• Initiative

Our Mission:

At Siding Unlimited, we transform homes with premium, sustainable product solutions and exceptional service, prioritizing a culture of integrity, teamwork, and quality craftsmanship. Built on trust, we empower our employees, enrich our communities, and deliver honest guidance and innovative solutions to create lasting value for homeowners. We're proud to stand behind every project, building stronger, more beautiful neighborhoods-one home at a time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position .

Ability to perform basic physical activities: lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and crouching.