Residential Carpenter
About The Position
Chads Design Build is hiring a Residential Carpenter for residential remodeling projects throughout the Madison, Wisconsin area, including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-home renovations. The role is suited to someone with a solid carpentry foundation and a few years of hands-on experience who wants to continue learning, assume greater responsibility, and produce quality work alongside experienced professionals. The carpenter performs and assists with a range of remodeling and carpentry work, follows construction plans and specifications, helps keep projects moving, and maintains safe, clean, and organized jobsites. The position also involves communicating professionally with homeowners and coworkers, identifying challenges and working with the team on practical solutions, and developing carpentry and remodeling skills through hands-on experience and training. The role pays $35–$38 per hour, based on experience and skill level. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with a 4% company match, profit-sharing opportunities, a tool stipend, a company cell phone, paid holidays and paid time off, ongoing training and career development, and the potential for a company vehicle. The company describes year-round projects with no seasonal layoffs, a collaborative team environment, opportunities to expand skills, and a path to greater responsibility and leadership.
Requirements
- A few years of hands-on carpentry, residential remodeling, or construction experience.
- Solid foundational carpentry skills and an interest in continued growth.
- Familiarity with construction plans and drawings.
- Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
- Dependable, team-oriented approach.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Personal hand tools.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Residential remodeling experience.
- Finish carpentry experience.
- Experience with light plumbing or electrical work.
- Interest in energy-efficient or sustainable building practices.
- Photos or a portfolio of past projects may be included with the application.
Responsibilities
- Perform carpentry work on residential remodeling projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-home renovations.
- Assist with framing, finish carpentry, trim, cabinetry, doors, windows, and other remodeling work.
- Read and work from construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Work alongside experienced carpenters and project managers to keep projects moving.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites.
- Identify jobsite challenges and work with the team to find practical solutions.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with homeowners and coworkers.
- Continue developing carpentry and remodeling skills through hands-on experience and training.
- Complete assigned work safely and efficiently and help projects stay on schedule through reliability and communication.
- Build positive relationships with homeowners and teammates, learn from experienced team members, and take increasing ownership of work.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Tool stipend
- Company cell phone
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Potential company vehicle
- Ongoing training and career development
- Year-round projects with no seasonal layoffs
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to expand carpentry skills and take on greater responsibility and leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
