General Carpenter

General CarpenterWe're hiring a general carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects in Palo Alto and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Dowbuilt carpenters have mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years' experience in the industry. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, architecturally significant builds and grow their career alongside colleagues who are dedicated to the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality.What You'll DoAs a general carpenter, you'll be responsible for:Performing and assisting with general carpentry tasks including but not limited to: structural wood/steel framing, siding, window, and door installation, hardware prep and installation, site cleanup/protectionEstablishing and maintaining work task deadlines with the superintendent or foremanSupporting subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foremanWorking well and coordinating with other team membersIdentifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the foreman or superintendentWhat You Need To SucceedTo be successful as a Dowbuilt carpenter, you'll need:4+ years of high-end residential carpentry experienceThe following skills: broad range of rough carpentry skills from framing up to finish work (finish skills are a huge plus!), working with full complement of basic tools and specialty tools, laying out and setting concrete forms, reading and interpreting architectural drawings, work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather, estimating and communicating small material needs to superintendent or foreman, familiarity with a variety of building materialsKnowledge of safety and health procedures for location (ongoing training will be provided)Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipmentExcellent communication, team-building, and mentoring skillsAbility to anticipate and troubleshoot problemsAbility to follow direction and perform work as designatedMotivation, dependability, and trustworthinessU.S. work authorizationWhat We OfferWe are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience100% paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time employees (30% coverage for dependents), first of the month following DOH401(k) retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contribution8 paid holidays each year, no waiting periodPaid Time-Off (PTO)Education reimbursementDiscretionary end of year bonusOpportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desiredThe compensation range for this position is: $33.00 - $45.00 per hourWho We AreDowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.How You'll GrowWe're committed to investing in our team members' ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.