General Carpenter

We’re hiring a General Carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Work will be performed at our project site in Morgan, UT — please plan accordingly for the commute.

About the role

Dowbuilt carpenters have mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years' experience in the industry. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, architecturally significant builds and grow your career alongside colleagues who are dedicated to the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with general carpentry tasks including but not limited to:
  • Structural wood/steel framing
  • Siding, window, and door installation
  • Hardware prep and installation
  • Site cleanup and protection
• Establish and maintain work task deadlines with the superintendent or foreman
• Support subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foreman
• Work well and coordinate with other team members
• Identify when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and report unsafe practices to the foreman or superintendent

Requirements

• 4+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience
• U.S. work authorization

Skills

• Broad range of rough carpentry skills from framing up to finish work (finish skills are a huge plus!)
• Working with full complement of basic tools and specialty tools
• Laying out and setting concrete forms
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings
• Work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather
• Estimating and communicating small material needs to superintendent or foreman
• Familiarity with a variety of building materials
• Knowledge of safety and health procedures for location (ongoing training will be provided)
• Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment
• Excellent communication, team-building, and mentoring skills
• Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to follow direction and perform work as designated
• Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability, and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
• Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
• Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired

About Us

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell. The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

Professional Development

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals.