Journey Carpenter, Residential Handyman Services - Neil Kelly Co

Journey Carpenter, Residential Handyman Services - Neil Kelly Co

20 Sep 2025
Oregon, Portland, 97201 Portland USA

Journey Carpenter, Residential Handyman Services - Neil Kelly Co

Journey Carpenter — Handyman Services Division

Location: Portland, OR metro (on-site) | Company: Neil Kelly Company

At Neil Kelly, we don’t do average—and our Handyman Services Division is no exception. We’re looking for a skilled Journey Carpenter to join our team. From complex remodels to quick fixes, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction.

Who We Are

In 1947, Neil B. Kelly founded a remodeling company with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client satisfaction. Over the next four decades, he grew it into a nationally recognized business known for award-winning design, innovative building practices, exceptional craftsmanship, and deep community engagement. Today, Neil Kelly Company is a leader in home remodeling, solar energy installation and handyman services.

What You’ll Do

Perform all phases of residential carpentry work—interior and exterior—with precision and craftsmanship

Support the Project Manager in delivering work to contract specifications and client expectations

Supervise and mentor carpenters as needed, providing guidance and feedback

Coordinate and inspect material deliveries for quality, accuracy, and timeliness

Ensure job site safety, cleanliness, and security at all times, protecting client property and minimizing hazards

What You Bring

You’re a confident professional with excellent technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You have the right tools to do the job, a valid driver’s license and a pickup truck with canopy, or utility type van.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Proven journey-level carpentry experience, including framing, drywall repair, window and door installation, trim, cabinetry, and interior/exterior finish work

Experience with kitchen, bathroom, and general home remodeling and maintenance

Ability to plan work in advance, meet project timelines and budgets, and work independently with minimal supervision

Skilled in reading blueprints, interpreting detailed specifications, and applying construction math

Proficient with tools, construction equipment, and technology used for research, learning, and communication

Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and communication abilities

Physically capable of performing typical construction tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted

Bonus Points For

Familiarity with remodeling codes and building standards

Experience leading small teams or mentoring crew

Experience in high-quality custom work

CPR/First Aid/AED certification (we’ll help you get it if needed)

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending or health savings account

Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Long-term disability & life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Optional benefits include: Short-Term Disability, Legal Shield, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

This role serves job sites in the Portland metro area and is not remote. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Portland, OR, or be willing to relocate by their start date.

Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.

Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role.

To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: www.neilkelly.com

To learn more about B-Corporations visit: bcorporation.net

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