Stronghand Services - Residential Remodeling and Renovation
I’m looking for a bright and optimistic carpenter/foreman/PM/superhuman. The ideal hire would not only have significant experience in residential remodeling but also strong problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and communication skills. We take on a broad range of interior and exterior projects- small additions, decks, kitchen/bath, finish- and perform the majority of the work ourselves.
As an owner-operator on the tools but dedicated to the business, I need another competent and hardworking person who can work independently, direct and manage a helper when required, and maintain the uncommonly professional and kindhearted communication that we offer our clients.
I'm young in the trades and in business, and still truly enjoy wearing the bags and seeing the projects realized. I am not looking to transition into a full-time earpiece-phonecall-trucksitting-coffeedrinking-paperpushing guy; but as the season and position develop, the goal is for me to be on site 50-75% of the working week, and to utilize the rest of the time for admin/sales/pre-con etc. that is currently dominating my nights and weekends.
What You'll Do:
Execute high-quality work on projects within 20 miles of Portland, occasionally farther afield
Assist with project management, occasionally coordinating sub-trades
Work efficiently independently as well as directly with me, helpers, and our clients
Offer creative solutions to the challenges that arise in day-to-day operations
Represent our values and maintain our reputation on and off the site
What You Need:
Solid carpentry experience and technical skills
Problem-solving ability and attention to detail
A moral compass, humility, and strong sense of personal agency
Reliable transportation, valid license, and some of your own basic tools
Good communication skills
A sense of humor and the common sense to know your audience
No active substance use disorders
Whats in it for you:
This is a very small young lean operation focused on quality over quantity. Our clients choose us because they trust our integrity, work, and the experience they’ll have while we plan and deliver it. If you come to work here you won’t have the comforts or complications of working for a large shop- but you’ll trust that from day one every investment of your time, energy, mojo that you can make will be acknowledged, appreciated, and compensated fairly; and that you’ll have a place and a stake in whatever we’re able to achieve.
We'll review progress and performance quarterly to evaluate your compensation and you'll receive a tool/gear stipend.
We’re hoping to find someone interested in more than skilled labor and craft - someone who sees the potential in shouldering an essential role in the early days of a growing business.
If you're looking for a position where your skills are valued and you can grow professionally while working with a straightforward owner who values the craftsman, the client, and the positive collaboration of a project well done- I’d love the opportunity to speak to you.
