Finish Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Finish Carpenter to join our residential construction and remodeling team. This position focuses on installing interior trim, doors, cabinetry, and other finished woodwork. The ideal candidate produces clean, precise work, pays close attention to detail, and treats customers’ homes with care.

Responsibilities
• Install baseboards, door and window casing, crown molding, chair rails, and other decorative trim.
• Install and adjust interior doors, jambs, hinges, handles, and related hardware.
• Install cabinets, vanities, built-ins, shelving, and closet components.
• Install wainscoting, wall paneling, fireplace surrounds, and other architectural woodwork.
• Measure and lay out work accurately; cut and fit tight miters, coped joints, and scribed joints.
• Read drawings and follow project specifications and installation instructions.
• Adjust installations to accommodate walls, floors, and ceilings that are uneven or out of square.
• Repair or replace existing trim and finished woodwork.
• Prepare installed woodwork for painting or staining, including filling nail holes and addressing minor surface imperfections.
• Identify material needs and communicate shortages or installation issues to the supervisor.
• Protect floors, furniture, and finished surfaces; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other trades to complete work efficiently and on schedule.
• Follow jobsite safety procedures and use tools and equipment responsibly.

Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in residential finish carpentry.
• Strong skills in trim installation, door fitting, cabinet installation, and detailed layout.
• Proficiency with miter saws, table saws, routers, finish nailers, sanders, and hand tools.
• Ability to measure accurately and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance, clear communication, and a professional manner when working in occupied homes.
• Reliable transportation to assigned jobsites.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with custom homes or high-quality residential remodeling.
• Experience building and installing custom cabinetry and built-ins.
• Experience with stair trim, handrails, and balusters.
• Ability to provide photographs or references from previous finish carpentry projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work involves standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and moving tools and materials. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Projects may take place in occupied homes, active construction sites, and workshop settings.