Commercial/Retail Finish Carpenter (1099 Contractor) - Interior Fixture Installations (IFI)
Nationwide | Travel Required
Apply if you have demonstrated experience installing millwork packages for Retail, Restaurants, Healthcare, or Hospitality. List your experience IN DETAIL within your application.
Compensation
- $25 to $35 per hour (based on capabilities, experience, and demonstrated work ethic/character/attitude)
- $35 daily per diem (on travel jobs)
- Travel, hotel, and flights covered by IFI
- Guaranteed minimum pay
- 4 hours per day for local jobs
- 8 hours per day for out-of-town jobs
Travel Compensation Policy
Nationwide travel is a core requirement of all IFI installers.
Travel compensation is provided separately from hourly labor rates as outlined below.
Travel Pay (Separate Rate)
- $10.00 per hour for approved travel time
Mileage Reimbursement
- $0.29 per mile when using a personal vehicle for approved travel
IFI-Covered Travel Expenses
For travel assignments, IFI covers:
- Flights
- Hotel accommodations
- Rental vehicles (when applicable)
- Fuel
About IFI
Interior Fixture Installations (IFI) is a national installation company working with top retail brands like Coach, Pandora, and T-Mobile. We specialize in high-end fixture and millwork installs. We're a growing team that values professionalism, clean work, and getting the job done right. We take care of our people and many of our technicians have worked with us for 10-20 years.
We’re hiring experienced finish carpenters who:
- Know how to install millwork, casework, and fixtures cleanly and efficiently
- Can read and follow shop drawings without constant direction
- Communicate well with general contractors, store reps, and our PMs
- Show up on time, represent themselves professionally, and take pride in the final product
Responsibilities
- Install fixtures, trim, casework, and millwork in retail and commercial environments
- Provide written Daily Field Reports and supporting documentation (photos, notes) to Project Managers — this is non-negotiable
- Work solo or with a team depending on the project
- Travel for scheduled jobs across the country
- Problem-solve around common jobsite issues like missing materials or other trades being in the way
Requirements
- 5+ years of legitimate finish carpentry experience (retail or commercial preferred)
- Must have your own tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel for multi-day projects
- Tech Capable - Ability to effectively use a smartphone or tablet to submit Daily Field Reports, photos, and communicate with Project Managers.
- Be respectful, easy to work with, and professional with clients, coworkers, and site personnel
- Able to adapt on site, stay calm under pressure, and keep things moving
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 60 per week
Application Question(s):
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Quartz & Granite installation (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Solid Surface / Corian installation (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Laminates & Veneering (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your Carpentry Core skills (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Chemical Finishes (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your Plam File Usage skills (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with High-End Handling (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Panel Systems (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Fry Reglet (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Architectural Metal (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Laser Use (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Low Voltage Lighting (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your OSHA Certification level (0 = none, 5 = current & advanced)
- Self-Assessment: Rate your experience with Raptor System (0 = none, 5 = expert)
- List in DETAIL - your experience installing millwork in Retail, Restaurant, Healthcare, Hospitality or other commercial environments. This will be critical in determining your fit for this role.
Work Location: On the road
