Journeyman Carpenters | High End Residential GC

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders•San Francisco, CA
•$50 - $58

About The Position

Journeyman Carpenters at MatPel Builders are highly skilled team members with deep building knowledge and craftsmanship. They have completed at least four years of hands-on experience and training and can independently interpret plans and specifications and execute work precisely and efficiently. Journeyman Carpenters report directly to the Foreman and/or Superintendent and work closely with site leadership to ensure work meets high quality standards and follows design intent and structural requirements. They model professionalism, productivity, and collaboration on the jobsite. The role is often paired with an Apprentice Carpenter to support efficiency and the development of junior team members. Journeyman-level proficiency can qualify a team member to progress to Foreman. The work includes construction fundamentals, complex plan reading, building and finish carpentry, and jobsite safety. Carpenters work in a construction environment and may be exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, fumes, and airborne particles.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A 3–4-year carpentry apprenticeship plus at least 4 years of residential construction experience, or 7 or more years of residential construction experience.
  • Experience working in high-end residential construction.
  • Must own hand tools common to the trade.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans.
  • Knowledge of building codes, related trades, construction math and geometry, and the carpentry skills described in the posting.
  • Commitment to delivering outstanding service.
  • Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented.
  • Self-directed with a make-it-happen attitude.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Impeccable communication skills.
  • Experience supervising others professionally, positively, and effectively.
  • Physically able to perform the work, including lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Strong reading and math skills; excellent vision and depth perception.
  • Physical strength and stamina, manual dexterity, and multi-limb coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of building codes and related general trades; complete daily and weekly timecards accurately; and use geometry and math to calculate volumes, angles, and other measurements.
  • Interpret plans, identify electrical, mechanical, and other details, identify potential problems, ask relevant questions, and lay out buildings including ceilings, floors, walls, and related trades.
  • Perform concrete and form work, plumbing and leveling for wall and specialty framing, and interior and exterior trim work, including built-ins and unique details.
  • Install, repair, and replace doors, windows, cabinets, and appliances, and install, repair, and adjust related hardware.
  • Apply knowledge of roof, stair, soffit, and deck framing, as well as flashing details and waterproof membrane installation.
  • Understand and comply with OSHA jobsite safety standards and model safe practices.
  • Wear appropriate safety clothing and protective equipment, including gloves, eye and hearing protection, and dust masks; use power tools safely; and maintain personal tools in safe working order.
  • Work closely with site leadership to ensure work meets quality standards, design intent, and structural requirements.
  • Support the development of junior team members, often while paired with an Apprentice Carpenter.
  • Supervise others in a professional, positive, and effective manner.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Commuter transit benefits
  • Technology stipend
  • Optional paid training for professional advancement in leadership, management, and industry technology
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