The Life of a Harvest Valley Employee
Harvest Valley Home Repair and Remodel is a fast growing, family-owned business
founded and headquartered right here in North Central WA. Our team is more like a
family then just a bunch of co-workers. We are committed to each of our team
members personal and professional growth. We are committed to making Harvest
Valley Home Repair the best place to work in Central WA! Whether it’s enjoying 4
weeks of paid time off, getting to use your company vehicle for personal use, or quickly
growing your retirement savings with our 5% company match, you will discover that
there are many wonderful perks our people enjoy. We exist to create great jobs and
take care of our people! All our team at Harvest Valley Home Repair values above all
else, genuinely caring for our customers and co-workers.
If you would like to be part of our team, please send your resume to
rick@hvhomerepair.com and we will contact you with further details. We look forward to
hearing from you!
Our Values
At Harvest Valley Home repair, we are looking for team members that can demonstrate
our following core values:
1. Genuinely caring about our customers and fellow employees.
2. Demonstrating ownership thinking in all we do.
3. Contributing to making Harvest Valley the GOAT (Greatest of all time) of Home
Repair.
Carpenter/ or Apprentice Carpenter Minimum Requirements:
If you are applying for a Carpenter’s Apprentice position you will get the opportunity to work on
many different types of construction projects. From small projects like installing handrails,
doors or windows, to larger jobs like bathroomand kitchen remodels all the way to full
additions and building ADUs. You will learn all phases of construction and have the opportunity
to grow into a journeyman level carpenter.
If your skillset is applying for a carpenter’s position you must be willing to learn and
develop the skills to work with multiple employees, customers, building products and
have some practical experience. Examples of some desirable skills include:
The ability to be proficient in multiple phone app platforms for time, materials and
job tracking
The ability to use hand and power tool, including drills, saws, nails guns, chisels,
sanders, etc.
Communicate clearly with the customers to include good written, verbal, follow
up and telephone communications skills.
Excellent human-relations skills – a sense of humor, a quick smile and thick skin.
Basic skills in reading, writing and math.
Stamina needed to operate equipment and tools and work in all weather
conditions.
Must be willing to participate in all correction efforts.
The ability to work alone occasionally and make decisions best suited for the job
Physical ability to crawl and work in small and confined spaces such as
crawlspaces and attics.
Work from ladders when necessary.
Lift up to 70 pounds when necessary.
Responsibilities:
A Carpenter/Apprentice can work in many different settings, depending on project
requirements. Some of the primary duties of a Carpenter/Apprentice include:
Framing wooden structures such as, joists, partitions, trusses, floor systems,
stairs etc.
Installing deck railing, decking and deck supports and structures
Installing doors, windows, siding and trim
Installing cabinets, door and trim packages and flooring
Installing interior and exterior floor tile, wall tile and tile back splash
Demolition and disposal of multiple building products such as tile, carpet,
flooring, cabinets, doors, trim, countertops, drywall, framing, decking, roofing,
concrete, doors, windows, siding and trim
Interior and exterior caulking, priming, painting and staining
Drywall repairs, hanging, taping and texturing
Adding hardware including door handles, hinges, locks, grab bars, towel bars
etc.
Selecting lumber as per the requirements of the project and sourcing wood that
fits within budget and meets style specifications
Liaising with clients to discuss project details, budgets, and timelines
Working with suppliers to obtain necessary material while staying within the
customer budget
Consulting with other employees to ensure the best possible results for the
project
Reading blueprints and designs prepared by other architects and/or construction
professionals, and ensuring they meet the current project requirements and
building code requirements.
Our team puts in steady hours when working on a project. Some projects
require working indoors, while others may involve outdoor work. For projects
with set timelines and specific goals, an 8-hour workday may be sufficient, but
sometimes, we work on urgent projects. This may involve overtime and long
workdays. On a typical day, a Carpenter could design, build, get materials,
engage with customers and suppliers, and work on multiple projects.
