Restoration Carpenter

Job Description

About the Role

A well-established property restoration company in Vancouver, Washington is hiring a Restoration Carpenter to put homes and businesses back together after water, fire, smoke, and mold losses. Once mitigation is done, you'll handle the rebuild, from framing and drywall to trim, cabinets, and paint, and leave the property owner with a finished job they're proud of. If you're a well-rounded carpenter who takes pride in clean, quality work, this is a long-term career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete residential and commercial reconstruction after water, fire, smoke, and mold losses, working from the project manager's scope and Xactimate estimate
• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, subfloor, doors, windows, trim, baseboard, and cabinet installation
• Hang, tape, mud, and texture drywall, and match existing finishes and textures
• Handle painting, flooring, insulation, and general repair work as assigned
• Protect occupied homes and job sites with floor protection, dust control, and containment, and leave work areas clean every day
• Take progress and completion photos, and keep job notes current (DASH, Encircle, or similar)
• Communicate professionally with property owners, tenants, and the project manager on schedule and scope changes
• Load, clean, and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls as part of an on-call rotation
• Follow OSHA and EPA lead-safe (RRP) safety and job standards

Required Qualifications and Credentials

• 2+ years of residential carpentry, construction, or reconstruction trades experience (insurance restoration experience preferred)
• Skilled in rough and finish carpentry and drywall; painting and flooring a plus
• Familiarity with mold remediation and water damage, and the ability to recognize hidden moisture or mold during rebuild
• Own basic hand tools; able to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, and wear PPE
• A valid driver's license is required; driving to job sites is an essential function of the role, and the driving record must meet company insurance requirements.
• EPA RRP and OSHA 10 a plus

Why Join

• $23 to $28 per hour plus overtime and performance bonus
• Company vehicle for work use (or mileage reimbursement, depending on location)
• Company offered benefits: standard package available.
• Paid certifications and training
• Growth opportunity: future growth opportunities available.

Keywords: reconstruction tradesman, restoration carpenter, reconstruction carpenter, reconstruction technician, skilled tradesman, carpenter, finish carpenter, drywall, painting, rebuild, insurance restoration, water damage, fire restoration, mold remediation, IICRC, EPA RRP, Xactimate, disaster restoration, property damage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.