Carpenter

Kenowa Builders is a locally owned residential building company specializing in high-end remodeling and custom homes across the Grand Rapids area. We take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. We are adding a Carpenter/General Laborer to our crew to work alongside our Lead Carpenters on a range of projects.

We hire for work ethic and attitude first. If you are new to the trades, we will teach you. If you already have years on the tools, we will put your skills to work on trim, cabinetry, and custom details, and pay you for them.

Assist with carpentry tasks on a variety of jobsites and projects

Follow plans and diagrams provided by interior designers and architects

Install trim, cabinets, wall details, and custom work

Install exterior windows and doors

Perform framing, exterior cladding, and trim

Install hardware and exterior trim details (porches, window trim, etc.)

Maintain a clean and safe jobsite

Follow directions and complete work unsupervised

Represent Kenowa Builders in a professional manner

A strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and pride in doing the job right

No experience necessary for the right person. Carpentry experience is welcome and reflected in pay

Willingness to learn from and support our Lead Carpenters

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills

Self-motivated and able to perform a wide range of construction jobs

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites around Grand Rapids

Full-time, Monday to Friday, in person

Work is on job sites across the Grand Rapids area. Our shop is in Grand Rapids and our office is in Ada

Kenowa Builders is a custom Grand Rapids home builder and remodeler with over 50 years of experience. We’re committed to thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a seamless process from concept through construction—building homes that perform as well behind the walls as they do on the surface. We don’t just build to code or plan; we build to exceed expectations.