Olive Jobs
Essel logo

High-End Residential Finish Carpenter

Essel

Altadena, CAJobNo compensation foundTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.Get started →Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, with a diff of every change.Get started →Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.Get started →

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Altadena, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Essel is hiring a High-End Residential Finish Carpenter. The role seeks an experienced high‑end residential finish carpenter to join a team delivering luxury custom home projects throughout the Altadena area, emphasizing precision, attention to detail, and exceptional workmanship in high‑value residential environments.

Key focus areas include Install custom cabinetry, built‑ins, and architectural millwork, Install and finish crown molding, baseboards, casing, paneling, wainscoting, and decorative trim, and Hang and adjust high‑end interior and exterior doors, pocket doors, and specialty hardware.

Important skills include Install Custom Cabinetry, Install Built-Ins, Install Architectural Millwork, Install Crown Molding, Install Baseboards, and Install Casing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Install Custom CabinetryInstall Built-InsInstall Architectural MillworkInstall Crown MoldingInstall BaseboardsInstall CasingInstall PanelingInstall WainscotingInstall Decorative TrimHang Interior DoorsHang Exterior DoorsHang Pocket DoorsHang Specialty HardwareInstall Custom Stair SystemsInstall HandrailsInstall MantelsInstall ShelvingInstall Wood AccentsRead Architectural DrawingsRead Shop DrawingsRead BlueprintsDetailed Layout WorkScribe MaterialsPerform Punch List ItemsFinal Quality Touch-UpsMaintain Clean Job SiteMaintain Organized Job SiteMaintain Safe Job SiteProtect Finished SurfacesProtect FurnishingsProtect Homeowner PropertyInstall Coffered CeilingsInstall Custom MillworkInstall Interior Doors and HardwareRead Finish SchedulesWork With HardwoodsWork With VeneersWork With Architectural FinishesMiter SawsTable SawsRoutersTrack SawsLaser LevelsPrecision Measuring ToolsTroubleshoot Field ConditionsExceptional CraftsmanshipLuxury Home Construction SequencingPunch List CompletionCommunication SkillsProfessionalism

Qualifications

5+ Years Finish Carpentry Experience3+ Years Luxury Custom Residential Construction ExperienceOSHA 10 CertificationOSHA 30 Certification

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced High-End Residential Finish Carpenter to join our team on luxury custom home projects throughout the Altadena area. This position is ideal for a craftsman who takes pride in precision, attention to detail, and producing exceptional work in high-end residential environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on custom homes, estates, and luxury remodels and is capable of delivering flawless finish carpentry with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural millwork.

  • Install and finish crown molding, baseboards, casing, paneling, wainscoting, and decorative trim.

  • Hang and adjust high-end interior and exterior doors, pocket doors, and specialty hardware.

  • Install custom stair systems, handrails, mantels, shelving, and wood accents.

  • Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and blueprints.

  • Perform detailed layout work and ensure all finish work meets luxury residential standards.

  • Scribe materials for seamless installations on custom homes.

  • Perform punch list items and final quality touch-ups prior to homeowner turnover.

  • Work alongside project managers, superintendents, designers, and other skilled trades.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site while working in occupied and high-value homes.

  • Protect finished surfaces, furnishings, and homeowner property throughout construction.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of finish carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in luxury custom residential construction.

  • Strong experience installing:

  • Custom cabinetry

  • Crown molding

  • Baseboards

  • Door and window casing

  • Wainscoting

  • Coffered ceilings

  • Custom millwork

  • Interior doors and hardware

  • Built-in shelving

    • Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and finish schedules.

  • Experience working with premium materials including hardwoods, veneers, and architectural finishes.

  • Skilled with miter saws, table saws, routers, track saws, laser levels, and precision measuring tools.

  • Ability to troubleshoot field conditions while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship.

  • Strong understanding of luxury home construction sequencing and punch list completion.

  • Excellent communication skills and professionalism when working in occupied residences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Procore for daily logs, punch lists, and project communication.

  • Experience with historic home renovations or restoration projects.

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

  • Experience working with architects, designers, and discerning homeowners.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

Evaluate my fit