Carpenter II

Red House Design Build • Providence, RI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter II is a technically complete residential carpenter who serves as Red House’s on-site day-to-day production leader when the Lead Carpenter is absent. The role performs all categories of residential carpentry independently and to company standards, directs Carpenter I and Apprentice employees, and maintains quality, safety, and productivity. Carpenter IIs may run smaller jobs independently when assigned. The role is a craft-track position in its own right, while also offering a path toward Lead Carpenter for those who choose it. The position is expected to demonstrate Red House’s core values of Care, Clarity, and Trust.

The Carpenter II works full-time, 40 hours per week, plus overtime as required, onsite at active Red House jobsites in Providence and within roughly 30 minutes of 177 Sherburne Street, with occasional work in Massachusetts and Southern Rhode Island. Jobsites may be up to an hour from headquarters, plus traffic, and assignments change as project phases change.

Compensation is $32–$42 per hour. Benefits for full-time employees are described as subject to the Employee Handbook. A company vehicle with fuel card is standard for Carpenter II/Lead Carpenter, but discretionary for Carpenter II, subject to an MVR check and signed vehicle agreement.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of residential carpentry experience with demonstrated independent finish carpentry and kitchen/cabinet installation, or advancement from Carpenter I through the Red House evaluation.
• Meet Skill 4 (Advanced) in full at placement; Skill 5 or 6 designation is determined by evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to run a small job or direct at least one other person.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; must sign the Red House vehicle agreement.
• OSHA 10 certification, to be achieved within 90 days.
• RRP Certified Renovator certification.
• Full Carpenter II tool list per the RHDB Carpenter Required Tool List.
• Ability to perform residential carpentry independently, read and lay out work from plans, understand general building code rules, and locate code information.
• Ability to direct others, follow company SOPs, and teach employees under the Carpenter II’s direction.
• Current OSHA 10 and RRP credentials are performance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Skill 5 (Journey) or Skill 6 (Master) carpentry designation, subject to evaluation.
• Interest in building toward a Lead Carpenter role, if that is the employee’s chosen path.

Responsibilities

• Perform all categories of residential carpentry independently, including framing, roofing, windows, siding, flashings, trim, doors, kitchens, cabinetry, decks, railings, and finish carpentry.
• Read plans and specifications, lay out work, identify unclear or conflicting information, and obtain answers before proceeding.
• Maintain a full Carpenter II tool kit onsite in accordance with the RHDB Carpenter Required Tool List; use, maintain, and store tools properly.
• Control the quality of personal work and work performed by employees under the Carpenter II’s direction; supervise Carpenter I and Apprentice work to Red House standards.
• Complete and document framing and rough-in quality checks before work is covered, including checks of plumb, level, square, rough openings, blocking, and MEP; correct or flag deficiencies.
• Inspect subcontractor work for completeness and conformance before authorizing departure or reporting completion.
• Enforce onsite safety policies, including PPE, fall protection, tool handling, and staging; install dust and site protection before work begins and maintain required cleanliness.
• Run smaller jobs independently or direct additional employees when assigned, including assigning daily tasks and keeping the crew productive.
• Coordinate subcontractors when directed, prepare work areas, and ensure cleanup.
• Write BuilderTrend Daily Logs on days serving as the Red House person onsite and help ensure projects meet the standard of at least three logs per week.
• Report project progress, client concerns, problems, and delays to the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager daily.
• Assist with material ordering, receive deliveries, track jobsite inventory, flag replenishment needs, and submit receipts.
• Interact with clients courteously and professionally, promptly escalate concerns or questions, and protect the client’s home, property, and finished work.
• Uphold the company’s image through the appearance and conduct of everyone onsite.
• Follow and teach company SOPs; complete and submit timecards daily; attend approved company meetings, seminars, and shows.
• Maintain a reliable work ethic, working at least 40 hours per week and overtime as required.
• Meet performance standards, including safety, quality, labor-hour, daily-log, change-order, and tool-ownership expectations.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage, company-subsidized with employee cost-share.
• Two weeks of accrued paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with match.
• Profit-sharing plan after six months of continuous employment.
• Professional development equivalent to one week of pay.
• Tool allowance equivalent to one week of pay.
• Company vehicle with fuel card; standard for Carpenter II/Lead Carpenter, but discretionary for Carpenter II and subject to an MVR check and signed vehicle agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed