Skilled Remodeler
Company: KJH Construction & Remodeling
Reports To: Owner / Project Lead
Position Focus: Skilled Craftsmanship, Ownership & Growth
Position Overview
At KJH Construction & Remodeling, we believe quality work begins with quality people. We are building a team rooted in grace, integrity, accountability, respect, and pride in our work.
The Skilled Remodeler is an experienced construction professional capable of independently completing a wide range of residential remodeling and finish-work tasks. This position requires strong craftsmanship, sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to take ownership of assigned portions of a project from preparation through completion.
This role is for someone who understands residential construction, takes pride in doing things correctly, communicates early, works well with customers and teammates, and is willing to help develop those working alongside them.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform residential remodeling and construction work independently and according to KJH quality standards.
- Complete work including framing, flooring, trim and finish carpentry, cabinetry, doors, windows, drywall repairs, demolition, installations, and general remodeling.
- Accurately measure, layout, cut, assemble, install, and finish materials.
- Read and work from plans, measurements, manufacturer specifications, and project information.
- Identify jobsite challenges and develop practical solutions while communicating significant changes or concerns before proceeding.
- Safely and properly operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and construction equipment.
- Protect customers' homes and property and maintain clean, organized, professional jobsites.
- Monitor material needs and communicate shortages, changes, damage, or additional work early.
- Work effectively with coworkers, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Assist less-experienced team members by demonstrating proper techniques, answering questions, and reinforcing KJH standards.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in residential remodeling, carpentry, or related construction work.
- Strong working knowledge of common residential construction methods, materials, tools, and installation practices.
- Ability to independently complete multiple types of remodeling and finish-work tasks.
- Ability to accurately measure, layout, cut, fit, and install materials.
- Strong problem-solving ability and understanding of how individual tasks affect the overall project.
- Ability to recognize when conditions differ from the planned scope and communicate before proceeding.
- Professional communication skills and ability to work respectfully in customers' homes.
- Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to manage assigned responsibilities.
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
- Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 70 lbs., with assistance when appropriate.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, climb, and work in various construction positions.
- Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and approved work platforms.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying jobsite and weather conditions.
What Success Looks LikeReliability & Ownership
- Arrives on time, prepared, and understands the work expected for the day.
- Completes assigned responsibilities with limited supervision and follows through on commitments.
- Takes responsibility for mistakes and actively participates in correcting them.
- Communicates scheduling issues, jobsite concerns, or obstacles early.
Quality & Craftsmanship
- Consistently produces work that meets KJH workmanship standards.
- Completes installations accurately with appropriate fit, finish, alignment, and attention to detail.
- Plans work carefully to minimize waste, damage, callbacks, and unnecessary rework.
- Recognizes when existing conditions may affect the quality or safety of the finished product and communicates before moving forward.
Productivity & Problem Solving
- Organizes work, tools, and materials to maintain productive jobsite flow.
- Completes assigned work within reasonable project expectations without sacrificing quality.
- Solves routine construction challenges independently and knows when leadership needs to be involved.
- Anticipates upcoming steps and identifies materials, information, or decisions needed to keep the project moving.
Communication & Customer Care
- Communicates questions, mistakes, changes, delays, and material needs early.
- Interacts professionally and respectfully with customers and protects their property throughout the project.
- Provides clear updates to leadership and avoids making commitments to customers outside assigned authority.
- Represents KJH professionally through appearance, conduct, workmanship, and communication.
Team & Growth
- Works cooperatively with others and contributes to a productive jobsite environment.
- Shares knowledge and helps less-experienced employees develop their skills.
- Receives feedback professionally and continues improving personal workmanship and construction knowledge.
- Demonstrates readiness for additional responsibility through consistency, judgment, and leadership by example.
KJH Culture & Growth Expectations
Every employee contributes to the culture of KJH, regardless of title or experience.
We expect team members to:
- Take ownership — Be accountable for your workmanship, decisions, attitude, and commitments.
- Communicate early — Bring forward questions, concerns, mistakes, scope changes, and potential problems before they become larger issues.
- Treat people right — Show respect to customers, coworkers, subcontractors, suppliers, and others.
- Lead by example — Demonstrate the workmanship, work ethic, safety, and professionalism expected from the people working alongside you.
- Stay teachable — Experience does not remove the need to receive feedback, learn new methods, and continue improving.
- Support the team — Share knowledge, help others succeed, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
- Take pride in the work — Complete work you are proud to associate with your name and the KJH name.
Growth Within KJH
The Skilled Remodeler is an experienced tradesperson position with opportunity for additional responsibility as KJH grows.
Employees who consistently demonstrate strong craftsmanship, independent problem-solving, communication, customer care, organization, and the ability to positively lead others may have opportunities to advance into positions such as Lead Remodeler, Lead Carpenter, or Project Lead.
Advancement is based not only on technical skill, but also on the ability to take ownership, communicate well, strengthen the team, and consistently represent KJH standards.
The KJH Standard
Show up. Communicate early. Own your work. Treat people right. Keep learning. Do quality work.
Pay Range: $28–$36/hour, based on demonstrated remodeling experience, craftsmanship, independence, reliability, and level of responsibility.
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
