Carpenter Assistant Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

We’re a local builder looking for experienced Lead and Journeyman Carpenters who want steady work, good pay, and a solid crew to work with.

We’re not trying to overcomplicate it. We want good people who know their trade, show up, take pride in their work, and want to be treated like a valuable part of the team.

We offer guaranteed hours, consistent local work, and pay based on experience.

If you’re good at what you do and you’re ready for a better place to work, apply today.

Pay Rate: Depending on Experience

$40 - $65 hourly

• Examine and repair structures
• Measure, cut, shape, and smooth carpentry materials
• Fabricate rafters, partitions, stairways, and window and door frames
• Certify drywall, roofing, and flooring are level and compatible
• Check existing sketches and blueprints to understand project requirements

Essential Duties

• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment

• Verify the trueness of the structure

• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine the dimensions and materials required

• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue

• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools

• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level

• Install horizontal and vertical studs to frames to attach wallboards

• Cut tidy openings into boards for electrical outlets, vents, and fixtures

• Install framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents

• Supervise general construction workers when required

• Assist supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation

• Clean and prepare construction sites

• Load and unload materials and equipment

• Ensure tasks are completed to deadlines

• Perform additional assignments per the supervisor’s direction

Secondary Duties

• Assist Superintendents and/or Project Management with the selection and purchase of lumber or other required materials

• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.

• Assist the Superintendent and/or Project Management with arranging subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work

• Attend meetings and workshops

• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents/Foremen with leading and training laborers, apprentices, and new hires

• Strong physical condition and excellent hand dexterity
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• In-depth knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and techniques
• Completed carpentry apprenticeship required
• Precise measuring and math skills are required

Requirements:

• Own power tools

• Cell phone with internet

• Personal protective equipment, steel-toed boots, and hearing and dust protection

• Reliable transportation

• Works well in a small team environment and can take directions

• Follows all OSHA and company safety requirements without question

• Follows all company operations standards, policies, and processes

• Detail-oriented and shows pride in their work

• Positive outlook even when challenged with physically or mentally demanding situations

• Willing to ask questions if uncertain

• The candidate needs to be organized

Education

• This position requires some high school education and 4 to 5 years of previous experience

• A high school diploma (or GED or high school equivalence certificate) is preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear

• Occasionally exposed to sit; taste or smell

The employee must:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

• Close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus

Coastal View Construction, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer experience by adhering to our guiding principles. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our core values:

• Quality
• Trust
• Accountability
• Onward and Upward