Carpenter Job Description Template

Job title

Carpenter

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable carpenter to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will read blueprints and building plans, measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and other materials and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and building plans
• Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and other materials
• Frame walls, floors, roofs and stairs
• Install doors, windows, cabinets, trim and molding
• Build and remove concrete forms and scaffolding
• Inspect and repair damaged structures
• Make sure work is plumb, level, square and to code
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and measuring and layout
• Teamwork and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Journeyman carpenter (apprenticeship completion)
• OSHA 10 / OSHA 30
• Contractor license
• Experience with circular saw and miter saw

Skills

• Framing
• Finish carpentry
• Power tool operation
• Building code basics
• Problem-solving
• Reliability

Work environment and schedule

Carpenters work on construction sites outdoors and indoors in all weather. The work involves lifting heavy materials, climbing ladders and scaffolds, kneeling and using power tools, with risks such as falls and cuts. Usually full-time with early starts. Weather and project schedules can cause overtime or slow periods.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.