About the Role
We are seeking an experienced High-End Residential Finish Carpenter to join our team on luxury custom home projects throughout the Altadena area. This position is ideal for a craftsman who takes pride in precision, attention to detail, and producing exceptional work in high-end residential environments.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on custom homes, estates, and luxury remodels and is capable of delivering flawless finish carpentry with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural millwork.
- Install and finish crown molding, baseboards, casing, paneling, wainscoting, and decorative trim.
- Hang and adjust high-end interior and exterior doors, pocket doors, and specialty hardware.
- Install custom stair systems, handrails, mantels, shelving, and wood accents.
- Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and blueprints.
- Perform detailed layout work and ensure all finish work meets luxury residential standards.
- Scribe materials for seamless installations on custom homes.
- Perform punch list items and final quality touch-ups prior to homeowner turnover.
- Work alongside project managers, superintendents, designers, and other skilled trades.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site while working in occupied and high-value homes.
- Protect finished surfaces, furnishings, and homeowner property throughout construction.
Requirements
- 5+ years of finish carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in luxury custom residential construction.
- Strong experience installing:
- Custom cabinetry
- Crown molding
- Baseboards
- Door and window casing
- Wainscoting
- Coffered ceilings
- Custom millwork
- Interior doors and hardware
- Built-in shelving
- Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and finish schedules.
- Experience working with premium materials including hardwoods, veneers, and architectural finishes.
- Skilled with miter saws, table saws, routers, track saws, laser levels, and precision measuring tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot field conditions while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship.
- Strong understanding of luxury home construction sequencing and punch list completion.
- Excellent communication skills and professionalism when working in occupied residences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Procore for daily logs, punch lists, and project communication.
- Experience with historic home renovations or restoration projects.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience working with architects, designers, and discerning homeowners.