Residential Repair Carpenter — Home Inspection Repairs
About The Position
Rigo Pest Prevention is seeking an experienced Residential Repair Carpenter specializing in correcting issues commonly identified during home inspections before a property sale. The carpenter will assess existing homes, determine appropriate repair methods, and complete repairs to a professional, finished standard. The work spans cosmetic repairs, finish carpentry, structural carpentry, and repairs related to water damage and wood rot. The role involves interpreting home inspection reports, diagnosing underlying problems, and completing varied interior and exterior repairs to help bring homes to a professional, market-ready condition. The carpenter is expected to work independently, communicate professionally with customers and other project participants, maintain a clean and organized work area, and protect customers’ homes. Compensation is based on experience, skill level, and the ability to complete residential repair projects independently.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of residential carpentry or remodeling experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of residential construction and building components.
- Demonstrated repair and remodeling experience, not solely new construction.
- Strong finish-carpentry skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with and repairing interior and exterior wood components.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing water damage and wood rot.
- Ability to perform quality drywall repairs and basic finishing.
- Ability to understand residential structural assembly and how components interact.
- Ability to distinguish cosmetic issues from potential structural concerns.
- Comfort working from written home inspection reports.
- Ability to accurately measure, cut, fit, and install materials.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to residential job sites.
- Professional appearance, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and carry construction materials and tools; work from ladders and elevated surfaces; kneel, bend, reach, crawl, and work in confined spaces; and perform physically demanding carpentry tasks throughout the workday.
Responsibilities
- Complete repair and correction work resulting from residential home inspections.
- Diagnose the underlying cause of repair issues and determine the appropriate scope of work.
- Repair and replace damaged fascia, soffits, trim, siding, and exterior wood components.
- Assess water-damaged wood and replace deteriorated materials.
- Perform drywall patching, texturing, and surface preparation for paint.
- Install and repair baseboards, door and window trim, crown molding, and other finish carpentry.
- Repair, replace, or reinforce beams, posts, framing members, and other structural wood components when appropriate.
- Repair damaged or deteriorated framing around doors, windows, walls, roofs, and other areas.
- Correct rot, deterioration, improper installation, and general wear.
- Complete minor exterior and interior repairs needed to bring a home to a professional, market-ready condition.
- Read and interpret home inspection reports and translate findings into practical repairs.
- Work efficiently while maintaining high workmanship standards and attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, real estate professionals, project managers, and other trades.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and protect the customer's home during repairs.
- Identify additional issues that could affect repair quality or safety and communicate them to management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
