Carpenter Journey Level- Handyman Services

Neil Kelly is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our Handyman Services team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys residential carpentry work, is a great communicator and likes working on a team.

This position requires initiative, attention to detail, understanding of structural modifications and experience with historic and modern home construction.

Neil Kelly Company is a nationally recognized residential design-build remodeling firm with over 70 years of success in the industry.

We are a certified B Corporation and have been ranked among the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. We provide a friendly, team-based work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits.

What your day will look like :

Carpenters at Neil Kelly work on a project team. Projects vary greatly in complexity and scale, so the ideal candidate will have the skills to build a home from the ground up or pitch in on simple projects if that's what is needed.

Our Carpenters are well-rounded and able to work on multiple projects a week.

Tasks include :

• Performing carpentry labor during all phases of residential home improvement projects including interior and exterior work
• Ability to perform all phases of residential work including, but not limited to, drywall repair, interior painting, light electrical and plumbing work, finish carpentry, cabinet installation, door and window installation, decking, and some tile work.
• Protecting client property from undue dust and debris
• Providing customer security by locking up each day and making sure no hazards are left that could cause injury to customers, their pets or property
• Providing supervision of other carpenters as necessary
• Knowing and understanding all job-related paperwork, permits, plans, change orders and specifications
• Assisting the Project Manager in meeting the specifications of the Neil Kelly Company contracts with our clients and subcontractors
• Checking all materials for quality and accuracy as they arrive at the job site
• Picking up and delivering materials

Skills you have :

• Customer service and client interaction skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team
• High level of ability to do demo, site protection, framing, drywall repair (both nailing and finishing), window and door installation, exterior trim, cabinets, windows, doors, moldings, exterior trim, and finish work
• Several years of experience with general home remodeling and maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem analysis, diagnostic, and solution skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a clean, tidy manor
• Ability to deliver and produce projects within approved time schedules and budgets
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications
• Construction math skills and the ability to use technology to research, learn and apply new skills as necessary (We conduct a Construction Math assessment.)
• Capacity to perform physical exertion including carrying, climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, hauling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to complete skills training to meet company and OSHA safety requirements and maintain current First Aid / CPR certification

All Neil Kelly carpenters in Oregon must be active members of the NW Carpenters Union or join upon hire. You need to have the right tools to do the job and a pickup truck with canopy, or utility type van.

You must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings including criminal background, motor vehicle report, and drug screenings.

Compensation and benefits :

• Residential Carpenter Union Wages. $34.84 taxable wags, $32.45 (after vacation fund and administrative dues are deducted).
• Union Benefits, Neil Kelly pays fringe benefits directly to the Union ($14 / hour) : FULL healthcare coverage for you and your family and pension contribution!
• Union Vacation / Time-off savings and distribution plans.
• Tool reimbursement - earn up $1.20 / hour extra, based on the tools you own. We pay 50% of the cost if you replace any of YOUR approved tools and / or need repairs.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend of $55 / month
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Work / life balance. Work a regular work week and have weekends free!
• See the finished product and the smile on the homeowner's face when your work is completed!

Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role

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Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.