Carpenter II

Role Title: Carpenter II Reports To: Lead Carpenter; Project Manager for job assignments | Direct Reports: None | Department: Production Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week plus overtime as required, onsite ROLE CONTEXT The Carpenter II is a technically complete carpenter and Red House's on-site leader for day-to-day production when the Lead Carpenter is elsewhere. They can execute every category of residential carpentry the company performs - independently, correctly, and to the company standard — and they direct the work of Carpenter I and Apprentice employees, manage quality and safety in real time, and keep the site running at the pace the Lead Carpenter and Project Manager expect. This role deliberately preserves the craft track: a Carpenter II who directs excellent work, keeps the site clean and safe, and earns the crew's trust is a high-value role in its own right. MAIN RESPONSIBILITY Execute all categories of residential carpentry with full technical independence, as assigned by the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager, and lead the job in the field in the Lead Carpenter's or PM's absence. Runs smaller jobs independently of LC when assigned. This position must demonstrate the company's core values of Care, Clarity, and Trust. Core Accountabilities Journey Level CarpentryQuality ControlSafetyLead Job (in the Lead Carpenter's or PM's absence)Job Site Customer Satisfaction Key Responsibilities Journey Level Carpentry Skill 4 (Advanced): lay out and install all aspects of residential framing — floor systems, walls, simple gable, shed, and hip roofs; work independently to install all standing and running trim including interior doors, hardware, window and baseboard trim; lay out and install a kitchen per plans and accommodate the appliances; fully lay out and install roofing, windows, siding, exterior trim and details, decks, and railings; problem-solve unique carpentry situations; completely understand blueprint reading and lay out from plans, discussing any plan information in proper terminology; full understanding and use of available materials and a full materials list for a complete job; understand general building code rules and know how to find code informationSkill 5 (Journey), all of the above plus: exceed quality and allotted time for all aspects of residential carpentry including framing, roofing, windows, siding, flashings, and staging; exceed quality and time expectations in all interior finish carpentry including basic trim, crown molding, finish stair work, site-built cabinet construction and installation, and curved work; have, understand, and implement proper tool use, maintenance, and storageSkill 6 (Master), all of the above plus: exceptional quality, precision, and timeliness; knows and uses skills for all aspects of carpentry and cabinetry; work is referred to as the standard for the company; full understanding of all plans, can troubleshoot plans, develop better solutions to problem areas, and draw or relate information to othersKnow and understand all plans and specifications for assigned work; get answers before proceeding when plans are unclear or conflict with conditionsMaintain a full Carpenter II tool kit on site at all times per the RHDB Carpenter Required Tool ListQuality ControlResponsible for quality control on every task you touch and on the work of employees under your direction; supervise Carpenter I and Apprentice work for conformance with Red House standardsPerform the framing and rough-in quality check before work is covered — plumb, level, square, rough openings, blocking, MEP — including on trade-partner framing, and correct or flag deficiencies before the next phaseCheck subcontractor work at completion for completeness and conformance before authorizing departure or reporting it complete to the Lead Carpenter or PMSafetyEnforce all safety policies on site — PPE, fall protection, tool handling, staging — for yourself and everyone under your direction, without promptingEnsure dust protection and site protection are installed before work begins each day; keep the site broom clean daily, vacuum clean weekly, and clean as seen from the streetLead Job (in the Lead Carpenter's or PM's absence)Run smaller jobs independently and/or direct one or more additional employees when assigned: quality control, working with and directing subcontractors, obtaining and getting the proper materials and equipment to and from the jobAssign daily tasks to crew members to make efficient use of time and labor; in the Lead Carpenter's absence, keep all employees on task and productiveSubcontractor coordination when directed: have the work area ready on the scheduled day, ensure subs clean up — or clean up after themWrite the BuilderTrend Daily Log on any day you are the Red House person on site, so the Red House's three-per-week-per-job standard is met without gapsDaily, inform the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager of progress on the assigned project, including client concerns, problems, and delaysAssist the Lead Carpenter in ordering materials to minimize mid-day lumberyard runs; receive deliveries, track jobsite inventory, flag replenishment needs; submit all receiptsJob Site Customer SatisfactionInteract with clients daily in a courteous, professional manner; represent the company well; communicate client concerns or questions to the Lead Carpenter or PM immediatelyEnsure the image of the company is upheld by the appearance and conduct of everyone on siteProtect the client's home, property, and finished work at all timesGeneralCan direct others; understands and complies with company SOPs and can teach those under your directionComplete and submit your own timecard daily; attend all company meetings approved by the Production Manager; attend seminars and shows for product and installation knowledgeDemonstrate open and active learning; seek additional responsibility and guidance to build toward Lead Carpenter if that is the chosen pathDemonstrate a reliable work ethic: tasks done cheerfully, on time, at least 40 hours per week and overtime as required PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Zero avoidable safety incidents on any job where you are the senior person on site; zero safety violations observed on PM site visitsFraming/rough-in QC check completed and documented (photo + Daily Log note) before cover on 100% of assigned jobs; zero cover-up rework attributable to a missed checkWork passes Lead Carpenter/PM quality check first time on 95%+ of tasks; rework on own work or work under your direction under 2% of task hoursJobs you run independently finish within the estimate's labor hours on 80%+ of jobs; variance flagged to the PM as soon as it is visible, not at the endHelp ensure each assigned project has at least 3 daily logs published per weekZero unsigned change-order work; scope questions to the LC/PM the same dayFull Carpenter II tool list owned within 12 months of placementOSHA 10 and RRP current LEADERSHIP AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Self (universal): Instills Trust — Reports problems early and honestlyDemonstrates Self-Awareness — Knows the difference between their craft strengths and weaknesses; accepts feedback on bothBeing Resilient — Stays calm and even-tempered when the schedule, the sub, or the plans change Role-relevant: Ensures Accountability — Owns quality and safety for the whole site on the days they lead it, not only for their own handsPlans & Aligns — Thinks two steps ahead: what has to happen today so tomorrow's work can start cleanCustomer Focus — Courteous, discreet, and proactive with clients; escalates rather than improvises on scope Core values Care, Clarity, and Trust are non-negotiable throughout. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of residential carpentry with demonstrated independent finish-carpentry and kitchen/cabinet installation, or advancement from Carpenter I through the Red House evaluationMeets grid Skill 4 (Advanced) in full at placement; Skill 5/6 designation by evaluationDemonstrated ability to run a small job or direct at least one other personValid license with a clean driving record; signed Red House vehicle agreementOSHA 10 (achieve within 90 days). RRP Certified RenovatorFull Carpenter II tool list per the RHDB Carpenter Required Tool List SYSTEMS BuilderTrend (timecards, cost coding, Daily Logs, schedule, plan sets, change-order forms when running a job), Google Workspace, Paycor. Compensation & Benefits Rate $32-$42 / hour - Carpenter II bandBenefits (Full-Time Status), per the Employee Handbook:Health and dental (company-subsidized, employee cost-share)2 weeks of accrued PTO13 paid holidays401(k) with matchProfit-Sharing Plan after six months of continuous employmentProfessional development equivalent to one week of payTool allowance equivalent to one week of payCompany vehicle with fuel card (standard for Carpenter II/Lead Carpenter; discretionary for Carpenter II, (subject to MVR check and signed vehicle agreement) HOURS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Full-time, onsite at active Red House jobsites — Providence and within roughly 30 minutes of 177 Sherburne Street, with occasional work in Massachusetts and Southern Rhode Island. Job sites can be up to an hour away (plus traffic) from the office headquarters. Assignments change as project phases change; a Carpenter I may move between jobs within a week. Physical work in occupied homes, at heights, with power tools, in dust, debris, and changing weather. Powered by JazzHR TQycqT1Fij