Experienced Carpenter — Residential Remodeling & Roofing
J W Bailey Construction — Fort Wayne, IN
$23 - $30 per hour, based on experience. Weekly pay.
We’re a family-owned Fort Wayne construction company. We do residential roofing, storm damage restoration and remodeling throughout Allen County and surrounding areas. We’re hiring an experienced carpenter to join our crew.
This is steady, year-round work with a company that pays on time and doesn’t leave you sitting at home waiting for the next job.
What you’ll be doing
- Framing, drywall, trim, doors, and finish carpentry on residential remodels
- Bathroom and kitchen remodels, including accessibility modifications
- Decking, siding, and exterior repairs
- Storm damage repair and interior restoration work
- Roof decking and structural repair alongside our roofing crews
- Reading plans and scopes of work, and building to them without needing to be watched
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years of residential carpentry experience (rough and finish)
- Your own hand tools and basic power tools
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites
- Able to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, and work outdoors in Indiana weather
- Shows up on time, every day, and communicates when something changes
- Treats customers’ homes with respect — most of our work happens with the homeowner there
Nice to have, not required: experience with insurance restoration work, roofing experience, ADA/accessibility modifications, or a lead carpenter background.
What we offer
- $23 - $30 per hour depending on what you can actually do — we’ll pay for skill
- $30+/hr for a proven lead carpenter who can run a job and direct a helper
- Weekly pay, every Friday
- Overtime available and paid
- Year-round work — we don’t lay off in the winter
- Paid time off
- Materials and specialty tools provided
- Small company where the owner knows your name and you’re not a badge number
About us
Bailey Construction has served Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana since 1987. We’re a licensed Allen County general contractor, a CertainTeed Master Craftsman roofing contractor, and A+ rated with the BBB. We work within about a 45-mile radius of Fort Wayne, so you’re home every night.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed — no resume required. Just tell us how many years you’ve been doing carpentry and what kind of work you’re strongest at. We respond to every applicant within 24 hours. If you’re a fit, we’ll set up a short phone call and get you on a job site fast.
J W Bailey Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
