General Remodeling Carpenter
Rose Hill Kitchen & Bath LLC
East Canaan, Connecticut
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Rose Hill Kitchen & Bath LLC is seeking a dependable, skilled, and detail-oriented General Remodeling Carpenter to join our team. We specialize in high-quality residential kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling projects throughout Northwest Connecticut and the surrounding area.
The ideal candidate will have broad residential remodeling experience, take pride in producing quality work, and be comfortable completing a variety of carpentry and construction tasks. This position requires someone who can work independently when necessary, collaborate effectively with other employees and subcontractors, and maintain a clean, safe, and professional jobsite.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform residential framing, finish carpentry, and general remodeling work.
- Install kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, trim, doors, windows, hardware, shelving, and other finish components.
- Complete demolition, jobsite preparation, and protection of existing finishes.
- Frame walls, partitions, soffits, ceilings, door openings, and other structural or nonstructural components.
- Install interior and exterior doors, windows, baseboard, casing, crown molding, and other millwork.
- Perform drywall installation, patching, and finishing as needed.
- Complete minor flooring, siding, decking, and exterior repair work when required.
- Assist with countertop, appliance, plumbing fixture, and accessory installations.
- Read and follow plans, drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions.
- Accurately measure, lay out, cut, assemble, and install materials.
- Identify jobsite conditions or potential problems and communicate them promptly to the project manager.
- Coordinate respectfully and efficiently with homeowners, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other team members.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout each project.
- Protect clients’ homes, furnishings, and existing finishes from damage, dust, and construction debris.
- Load, unload, organize, and transport tools and materials.
- Follow company procedures, building codes, manufacturer instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
- Complete additional remodeling and construction-related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in residential remodeling, carpentry, construction, or a related trade.
- Working knowledge of common residential construction methods, materials, tools, and terminology.
- Ability to perform both rough and finish carpentry accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic construction-related calculations.
- Ability to understand plans, drawings, layouts, and written instructions.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or in a subcontract role for other area builders and developers.
- Must be adaptable, easy going, and not easily offended to be a good fit in our company culture.
- Professional, dependable, punctual, and respectful demeanor.
- Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks and adapt to changing project conditions.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must have basic personal hand tools. Specialty and larger tools may be provided as appropriate.
- Ability to pass any required employment screening.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to:
- Regularly lift and carry construction materials, tools, cabinets, and equipment.
- Safely lift approximately 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier items.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
- Safely use ladders, scaffolding, power tools, and construction equipment.
- Work in occupied homes, active construction sites, unfinished spaces, and varying weather conditions.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
- Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
- Cabinet and vanity installation
- Finish carpentry and custom trim
- Residential framing
- Door and window installation
- Drywall installation and repair
- Flooring installation
- Punch-list work and final project detailing
What We Offer
- Consistent work on a variety of residential and light commercial remodeling projects
- Competitive compensation based on experience, skill level, and productivity
- Opportunity to develop additional remodeling and finish-carpentry skills
- Professional and respectful work environment
- Quality-focused projects with an established local remodeling company
- Opportunity for increased responsibility and advancement based on performance
- Opportunity for company work vehicle.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate takes pride in doing the job correctly according to the scop of any individual project, understands the importance of working carefully in clients’ homes, and recognizes that cleanliness, communication, and professionalism are just as important as carpentry skills. We are looking for people who is reliable, works efficiently without sacrificing quality, and wants to become a long-term member of our team.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
