Journey Carpenter
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Who We Are
In 1947, Neil B. Kelly founded a remodeling company with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client satisfaction. Over the next four decades, he grew it into a nationally recognized business known for award-winning design, innovative building practices, exceptional craftsmanship, and deep community engagement. Today, Neil Kelly Company is a leader in home remodeling, solar energy installation, and handyman services.
What You’ll Do
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 each week. Responsibilities include:
Perform all phases of residential carpentry work—interior and exterior—with precision and craftsmanship
Support the Project Manager in delivering work to contract specifications and client expectations
Supervise and mentor carpenters as needed, providing guidance and feedback
Coordinate and inspect material deliveries for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Ensure job site safety, cleanliness, and security at all times, protecting client property and minimizing hazards
What You Bring
You’re a confident professional with excellent technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You have the right tools to do the job, a valid driver’s license, and a pickup truck with canopy or utility type van.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Proven Journey-Level carpentry experience, including framing, drywall repair, window and door installation, trim, cabinetry, and interior/exterior finish work experience
- Experience with kitchen, bathroom, and general home remodeling and maintenance
- Ability to plan work in advance, meet project timelines and budgets, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Skilled in reading blueprints, interpreting detailed specifications, and applying construction math
- Proficient with tools, construction equipment, and technology used for research, learning, and communication
- Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and communication abilities
- Physically capable of performing typical construction tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted
Bonus Points For:
Familiarity with remodeling codes and building standards
Experience leading small teams or mentoring crew members
Experience in high-quality custom work
CPR/First Aid/AED certification (we’ll help you get it if needed)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
- Cell phone stipend
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company paid long-term disability & life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Voluntary benefits including legal services, pet, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
- Final candidates will be submitted for pre-employment screenings including criminal background, motor vehicle report, and drug screenings.
- We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role.
- 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.
- To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/
About Neil Kelly Company
Family-owned Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling and home-improvement company serving homeowners with remodeling, handyman, solar, and custom-home services.
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