Carpenter

Build a long-term career you're proud of — without the nonsense. At NEPA Builders, Inc., you'll find steady, year-round work, a respectful team, and leaders who invest in your growth. We're an award-winning residential builder founded in 2012, with a steady pipeline of remodels, additions, and custom homes across Northeast Pennsylvania. We believe in doing things the right way — with structure, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.

About the role

As a Carpenter, you'll work with our production team to deliver high-quality residential projects, from framing through fine finishes. You'll coordinate closely with Project Managers/Production Managers, stay a few steps ahead on materials and sequencing, and help keep jobsites clean, safe, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Execute residential carpentry scopes: framing, exterior trim/siding, window & door installs, decking, interior trim, cabinets, and finishes.
• Read and interpret plans, specs, and scopes; raise RFIs when something's unclear.
• Stage materials/tools, verify quantities, and coordinate deliveries to avoid downtime.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites; participate in daily safety practices.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager/Lead Carpenter on sequencing and quality control.
• Meet schedule milestones while upholding NEPA Builders' workmanship standards.
• Document progress (photos, notes) and communicate issues early with solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional residential carpentry experience (framing through finishes).
• Solid understanding of layout, measuring, cuts/joins, fasteners, and moisture management.
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Organized, calm under pressure, and proactive; you plan ahead, not day-of.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and client-facing professionalism.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to work across NEPA.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work indoors/outdoors in varied conditions.

Core Values

• Leaders Eat Last - We recognize that leadership is a service to others, not a title to hold. We lead with humility, and follow others with grace.
• Quality in Everything - Treat every client as if they were our own family, with the care and respect we'd show to our grandmother, and every home as if it were our own.
• Extreme Ownership, Extreme Integrity - We don't pass the blame or make excuses. Each team member takes full responsibility for their role, knowing that our integrity is defined by our actions. We are dedicated to being reliable, honest, and principled in every decision we make, no matter the difficulty.
• Service with Purpose - We strive to serve not only our clients, but also those who need a helping hand, offering our skills and expertise to "Build" our community and make NEPA a better place.
• Adventure and Achievement - Short-term wins energize us, each one fueling our commitment to a vision that will outlast us and inspire future generations. Our pursuit of success is driven by adventure, constant growth, and a commitment to creating positive change that endures beyond our own time.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour (based on experience/skill). Overtime paid per Pennsylvania law.

Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employee role.
• Health Insurance, 401k, paid time off, career advancement, and performance-based wage growth.
• Clear career advancement path with performance-based wage growth.
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process.

Why Work With Us

You'll join a tight-knit, growing team that values craftsmanship, planning, and doing right by clients and each other. We invest in people who take ownership and want a career, not just a job.