Construction Lead Carpenter
Solid Renovations: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Perm (Contingency)
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
$29 hourly
1-20 employees
About the job
Seeking a reliable, detailed oriented Lead Carpenter to join our award winning team at Solid Renovations. In this role you will lead fabrication and installation of custom woodwork on high-end residential construction projects.
Candidates for this role must have 8+ years experience in new build construction, renovation and restoration projects. We are looking for someone excited to commit long term to a company and invested in growing as part of a team. If you’re qualified for this role, please send a resume to hiring@solidrenovations.com
Duties
Interpreting blueprints of the interior of homes
Exterior wood rot repair
Historic window & door repair / replacement
Measuring dimensions of spaces
Fabrication & Installation of custom-made bookshelves, cabinetry, closet systems, etc.
Applying protective layers to surfaces and safeguarding client’s personal property
Installing crown molding
Applying extra detail to baseboards
Inspecting the home for scratches or dents
Ensuring doors and windows work properly
Maintaining a clean and orderly work space
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years experience in restoration and new construction.
Strong work ethic
Must be a self-starter and able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Be detail-oriented: As lead carpenter, you’ll be fabricating, installing, making measurements, attending to repairs and finessing down to a minute level
Punch List experience
Have math skills: Lead carpenters need a good understanding of measuring, volume and how to compute dimensions as well as basic calculations, including material take-offs and material lists
Have good communication skills: You’ll need to be able to discuss customer needs and communicate or delegate tasks with colleagues.
Be physically strong: Able to lift 50+ pounds in order to transport building materials, work on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy tools and materials up flights of stairs.
Basic hand tools required (major power tools provided by Solid Renovations)
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Compensation Package
This is an hourly wage position
Standard 40 hour week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Holiday Pay: After 90 days, all employees are eligible for the following paid holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and employee’s Birthday
Paid Time Off: PTO is accrued after 90 days of employment using a scale based on the amount of hours worked
Health Insurance Option
Gas Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
Solid Renovations is an honest, professional home improvement and repair company that delivers high quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price and in a timely manner.
