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General Carpenter

Dowbuilt
Kauai, HI, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($50,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

We’re hiring a General Carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Dowbuilt carpenters have mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years' experience in the industry, luxury residential preferred. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, architecturally significant builds and grow their career alongside colleagues who are dedicated to the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a general carpenter, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Performing and assisting with general carpentry tasks including but not limited to:
    • Structural wood/steel framing
    • Siding, window, and door installation
    • Hardware prep and installation
    • Site cleanup/protection
  • Establishing and maintaining work task deadlines with the superintendent or foreman
  • Supporting subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foreman
  • Working well and coordinating with other team members
  • Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the foreman or superintendent

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt carpenter, you’ll need:

  • 4+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience
  • The following 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
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • U.S. work authorization

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

  • Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
  • 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
The base pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement ove

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