Retherford Custom Homes & Renovations
Residential Construction Carpenter
Location: Florence, AL / Northwest Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee project sites
Craftsmanship You Can See. Quality You Can Trust.
Retherford Custom Homes is a third-generation custom home builder based in Florence, Alabama. The company builds custom homes, renovations, and expansions with a focus on integrity, structural quality, energy-efficient choices, and homes designed around each family's needs.
We are looking for a skilled Carpenter to join the Retherford Custom Homes field team. This role will support a variety of residential construction tasks, including framing, trim, repairs, punch work, installations, and general carpentry. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with a team, and proud of producing clean, high-quality work.
This position is for an experienced carpenter who takes pride in high-quality residential construction work. Retherford Custom Homes is not looking for the cheapest or lowest-standard work; we are looking for skilled people who care about craftsmanship and doing the job right.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform carpentry work on custom homes, renovations, and expansion projects
- Assist with framing, trim, doors, windows, cabinetry, hardware, blocking, repairs, and punch list items
- Read and follow basic plans, measurements, and project instructions
- Use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely and correctly
- Keep the jobsite clean, organized, and safe
- Work closely with the Crew Foreman and Site Superintendent
- Help load, unload, move, and organize materials as needed
- Identify quality issues and communicate them to field leadership
- Represent the company professionally on client properties and jobsites
- Complete carpentry work with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and craftsmanship.
- Support a jobsite culture where work is done correctly, safely, and to a high standard.
Qualifications:
- Previous carpentry or residential construction experience a must
- Knowledge of basic framing, trim, measuring, cutting, and installation techniques
- Ability to use common hand and power tools safely
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to lift materials and work in active construction environments
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
- Willingness to learn and grow within the company
- Strong pride in workmanship and commitment to producing top-quality work.
Pay and benefits:
- Pay range: $23-$33 per hour, depending on experience and skill level
- Full-time position
- Opportunity to grow into Lead Carpenter or Crew Foreman roles
- Hands-on work on custom residential projects
- Supportive team environment focused on quality craftsmanship
- Benefits may include paid time off, performance incentives, tool allowance, and/or additional company benefits depending on final package
Why Retherford Custom Homes:
Retherford Custom Homes is a strong place for a carpenter who wants more than just another jobsite. The company is built on generations of craftsmanship, respect, and quality, and every project is an opportunity to create something meaningful for a family. If you enjoy working with your hands, improving your skills, and being part of a team that cares about the final product, this role offers steady, rewarding work with room to grow.
Retherford Custom Homes encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
