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Punch-List Carpenter

Essel

Los Banos, CAJobPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Los Banos, CA
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Requirements

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Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Essel is hiring a Punch-List Carpenter. The Punch List Carpenter completes final-stage construction tasks on residential or commercial projects, ensuring all work meets quality standards prior to project closeout. This role focuses on detailed finish work, corrections, and touch-ups identified during inspections or walkthroughs.

Key focus areas include Complete punch list items including repairs, adjustments, and finishing work, Perform light carpentry tasks such as trim installation, door adjustments, hardware installation, and cabinetry touch-ups, and Repair drywall, patch, sand, and prepare surfaces for painting.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Carpentry Experience, Valid Driver’s License, and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include Punch List Completion, Light Carpentry, Trim Installation, Door Adjustments, Hardware Installation, and Cabinetry Touch-Ups.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Punch List CompletionLight CarpentryTrim InstallationDoor AdjustmentsHardware InstallationCabinetry Touch-UpsDrywall RepairPatchingSandingSurface Preparation for PaintingPaint Touch-UpsCaulkingMinor Texture WorkBaseboard InstallationCrown Molding InstallationQuality Issue IdentificationClean Work EnvironmentSafe Work EnvironmentEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailQuality CraftsmanshipSmall Repairs Across Multiple TradesConstruction Drawings UnderstandingPunch List ProcessesHand Tools ProficiencyPower Tools ProficiencyIndependent WorkTime Management

Qualifications

2+ Years Carpentry or Construction ExperienceReliable TransportationValid Driver’s LicenseFinish Carpentry Experience

Full job description

Position Summary

The Punch List Carpenter is responsible for completing final-stage construction tasks on residential or commercial projects to ensure all work meets quality standards prior to project closeout. This role focuses on detailed finish work, corrections, and touch-ups identified during inspections or walkthroughs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete punch list items including repairs, adjustments, and finishing work

  • Perform light carpentry tasks such as trim installation, door adjustments, hardware installation, and cabinetry touch-ups

  • Repair drywall, patch, sand, and prepare surfaces for painting

  • Perform paint touch-ups, caulking, and minor texture work

  • Install and adjust doors, baseboards, crown molding, and other finish carpentry elements

  • Identify deficiencies and proactively address quality issues

  • Ensure all work meets company standards, project specifications, and client expectations

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

  • Communicate effectively with superintendents, project managers, and other trades

Requirements

  • 2+ years of carpentry or construction experience (finish carpentry preferred)

  • Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship

  • Ability to complete small repairs across multiple trades (carpentry, drywall, minor paint)

  • Basic understanding of construction drawings and punch list processes

  • Proficient with hand and power tools

  • Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

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