Residential Carpenter

Essel

Atherton, CAJob$40–50/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation

$40–50/hr

Location

Atherton, CA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Essel is hiring a Residential Carpenter. Essel is seeking an experienced Carpenter with a strong background in high-end residential construction. The role involves performing both rough framing and finish carpentry on custom homes and detailed residential projects. The ideal candidate will be confident in installing windows and doors, framing openings, and executing high-quality finish installations such as casing, trim, and cabinetry.

Key focus areas include Perform rough framing including layout and framing of window and door openings, Install windows, exterior doors, and interior doors, and Frame structural components including king studs, jack studs, headers, and blocking.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years High-End Residential Carpentry and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include Rough Framing, Finish Carpentry, Window Installation, Door Installation, Framing Openings, and Casing Installation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Rough FramingFinish CarpentryWindow InstallationDoor InstallationFraming OpeningsCasing InstallationTrim InstallationCabinetry InstallationLayoutFraming Structural ComponentsBaseboard InstallationCrown Molding InstallationPaneling InstallationSiding InstallationBlueprint InterpretationConstruction Drawing InterpretationHigh Workmanship StandardsJobsite ProductivityJobsite SafetyIndependent WorkWindow and Door FramingStair Installation

Qualifications

3+ Years High-End Residential Carpentry ExperienceFull Complement of Carpentry ToolsReliable TransportationConsistent Punctuality3-5+ Years Finish Carpentry Experience

Full job description

We are currently hiring an experienced Carpenter with a strong background in high-end residential construction. This role is ideal for a technically skilled tradesperson comfortable performing both rough framing and finish carpentry on custom homes and detailed residential projects.

The right candidate will be confident installing windows and doors, framing openings properly (including king/jack studs), and executing high-quality finish installations such as casing, trim, and cabinetry.

Responsibilities

Perform rough framing including layout and framing of window and door openings
Install windows, exterior doors, and interior doors
Frame structural components including king studs, jack studs, headers, and blocking
Install baseboard, casing, crown molding, paneling, and trim packages
Assist with or complete cabinet and siding installation
Interpret and build from blueprints and construction drawings
Maintain high workmanship standards consistent with custom residential construction
Work independently or with a crew while maintaining jobsite productivity and safety

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience

3–5+ years finish carpentry experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of window and door framing and installation

Experience installing:

Casing
Baseboard
Crown molding
Paneling
Doors and windows
Siding
Cabinets
Stair installation experience is a plus
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Must supply a full complement of carpentry tools, including specialty tools
Reliable transportation and consistent punctuality required

Benefits

Salary: $40-$50/hour DOE

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