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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Carpenter

Richburg, SC · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is searching for a new Carpenter to serve a crucial role on our Operations Team. Our Operations Team builds the houses and other specimens ...

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Carpenter

Richburg, SC · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is searching for a new Carpenter to serve a crucial role on our Operations Team. Our Operations Team builds the houses and other specimens ...

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Carpenter

Nashville, TN

$21 - $28.50/hr

We value safety, performance, integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork. We are committed to honoring our word and living by the Golden Rule. This posting covers multiple carpenter roles and ...

SouthEnd Exteriors

Carpenter

Charlotte, NC

$23 - $25/hr

A Brief Overview The Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry tasks. This person will ... Adhere to established safety rules and regulations by passing safety test and following all safety ...

PA Building Supply

Carpenter

Chambersburg, PA

$21.75 - $29.25/hr

A Brief Overview The Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry tasks. This person will ... Adhere to established safety rules and regulations by passing safety test and following all safety ...

IMMERSIVE SCENIC STUDIOS LLC

Carpenter

Orlando, FL · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards. * Collaborate with other team members to complete projects on time. * Maintain and care for carpentry tools and equipment. * Communicate project ...

Granada Construction

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Carpenter

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

  • PTO

We take pride in building to a high standard and never compromise on safety. We're looking for a full-time Carpenter who shares that mindset--someone who delivers clean, precise work while always ...

IMMERSIVE SCENIC STUDIOS LLC

Carpenter

Orlando, FL · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards. * Collaborate with other team members to complete projects on time. * Maintain and care for carpentry tools and equipment. * Communicate project ...

Ratai Construction

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Carpenter

Cook, MN · On-site

$1.0K - $1.2K/wk

This role involves hands-on carpentry work, ensuring quality craftsmanship and adherence to safety standards. The carpenter will occasionally travel to various job sites, utilizing employer-provided ...

Mountain Creek Contractors, Inc

Carpenter

Catawba, NC · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... safety. • Work collaboratively with a team to complete assigned tasks. Level 2 Carpenter A Level 2 Carpenter demonstrates increased competency in carpentry work, independently completing tasks with ...

D&D Building

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Carpenter

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$22 - $32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strictly adhere to all MIOSHA/OSHA safety practices on every job site. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in finish carpentry, rough carpentry, laminate, trim, cabinet/countertop installation ...

Enterprise Precast Concrete

Carpenter

Omaha, NE · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Properly maintains tools and utilizes appropriate safety guards. * Manages carpentry workload for self. * Comes to work regularly and on time, in accordance with company policy. * Functions as a team ...

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Carpenter

Nashville, TN

$21 - $28.50/hr

Work in compliance with safety protocols and enforce the company standards * Perform work outdoors ... Minimum of 3 years commercial carpentry experience required * Work in compliance with safety ...

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Carpenter

Nashville, TN

$21 - $28.50/hr

Work in compliance with safety protocols and enforce the company standards * Perform work outdoors ... Minimum of 3 years commercial carpentry experience required * Work in compliance with safety ...

Commercial Construction

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Carpenter

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company standards. * Perform hands-on carpentry tasks, including framing, trimming, drywall installation, cabinetry, doors, windows, and ...

Enterprise Precast Concrete

Carpenter

Omaha, NE

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Properly maintains tools and utilizes appropriate safety guards. * Manages carpentry workload for self. * Comes to work regularly and on time, in accordance with company policy. * Functions as a team ...

Skilled Trades Partners

Carpenter

Seabrook, NH

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

Follow all site-specific safety procedures and OSHA requirements * Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship Requirements * Previous commercial carpentry experience * Strong framing ...

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Carpenter

Nashville, TN

$21 - $28.50/hr

Work in compliance with safety protocols and enforce the company standards * Perform work outdoors ... Minimum of 3 years commercial carpentry experience required * Work in compliance with safety ...

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How much do safety carpenter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for safety carpenter in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a safety carpenter?

Safety Carpenters are skilled tradespeople who specialize in building, installing, and maintaining safety-related structures and equipment on construction sites. Their main responsibilities include constructing guardrails, safety barriers, scaffolding, and other protective frameworks to ensure that workers and the public are shielded from potential hazards. Safety Carpenters work closely with site supervisors and safety officers to comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards. Their expertise helps to minimize accidents and create a safer working environment on construction and industrial sites.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a safety carpenter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Safety Carpenter, you need strong carpentry skills, knowledge of construction safety standards, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant trade certifications. Familiarity with tools such as power saws, measuring instruments, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety management systems is crucial. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for creating safe work environments, preventing accidents, and ensuring quality workmanship on construction sites.

How does a safety carpenter collaborate with other construction professionals to ensure site safety?

A Safety Carpenter works closely with site supervisors, safety officers, and fellow tradespeople to implement and maintain safety measures such as guardrails, temporary structures, and access platforms. Regular communication is key, as the Safety Carpenter must respond to evolving site conditions and feedback from the team to address potential hazards promptly. They often participate in safety meetings, review construction plans, and coordinate with other specialties to ensure all structures comply with safety regulations, helping to create a safer work environment for everyone on site.

What is the difference between Safety Carpenter vs Safety Technician?

AspectSafety CarpenterSafety Technician
CertificationsOSHA 10/30, OSHA 500, carpentry safety trainingOSHA 10/30, safety certifications, technical safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settingsManufacturing plants, construction sites, industrial facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesBuilding safety structures, installing safety barriersInspecting safety equipment, conducting safety audits

The Safety Carpenter focuses on constructing and installing safety-related structures on job sites, requiring carpentry skills and safety certifications. In contrast, the Safety Technician primarily inspects, maintains, and audits safety equipment and procedures. Both roles are vital in ensuring workplace safety but differ in their core tasks and skill sets.

How to get a construction safety carpenter job?

To get a safety carpenter job, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant experience in carpentry, and safety training such as OSHA certification. Strong knowledge of construction safety protocols, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with tools and equipment are also important for this role.
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Infographic showing various Safety Carpenter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,115 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Carpenter

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Richburg, SC • On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Are you ready for a unique opportunity to use your carpentry background to help further research on the built environment? The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is searching for a new Carpenter to serve a crucial role on our Operations Team. Our Operations Team builds the houses and other specimens for Researchers to test and analyze what’s possible in the resiliency space. Your knowledge of installation, blueprints, and advance construction projects will help the team present a finished product on time and error free. If you enjoy carpentry work that is less than routine and captures the best a team can produce, this position may excite you! 

Why do we do this? 

Severe weather disrupts lives, displaces families, and drives financial loss. IBHS delivers top-tier science and translates it into action so we can inform the insurance industry, prevent avoidable suffering, strengthen our homes and businesses, and support thriving communities. 

After one year, you will know you are successful if: 

  • As someone with a mechanical aptitude, you enjoy jumping in to assist the team outside of your main area of focus. This would include operating forklift equipment, performing residential house carpentry tasks (framing, roofing, drywalling, painting, etc.), and facility support activities. 
  • You’ve overcome obstacles, sought advice from subject matter experts, and had to pivot based on outcomes in a small and large testing laboratory. 
  • You’ve been able to keep tools clean, sharp and ready, utilizing a PM strategy so each tool is ready for use when needed. 

We REWARD YOUR Best Work! 

IBHS believes in recognizing and showcasing your best work!  Our robust benefit and compensation package is designed to reward highly successful performers. We care deeply for our team and surround them with generous benefit solutions that allow for work/life balance and the ability to positively impact their lives now and in the future. 

IBHS welcomes and encourages diversity among our team. Our team is built stronger through a diverse set of team members, values, perspectives and thought processes.  

Won't you help further the resiliency movement and join OUR team ~ see what you can accomplish in the next step of your career! 

Requirements

Skills and qualifications

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Professional interpersonal skills
  • Accurate and detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints
  • Capacity to multitask without sacrificing quality or safety
  • Willingness to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience working with power and hand tools, like saws, drills, and hammers
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow plans, blueprints, and sketches
  • Good math and spatial reasoning skills
  • Knowledge of carpentry best practices and techniques

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development