Carpenter - Residential Remodeling

Neil Kelly is seeking a Carpenter with residential remodeling experience to join our Seattle team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys residential carpentry work, is a great communicator, and likes working on a team. This position requires initiative, attention to detail, understanding of structural modifications, and experience with historic and modern home construction.

In 1947, Neil B. Kelly started a remodeling company with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client satisfaction. During the next four decades, he built it into a nationally recognized business with a reputation for award-winning design, innovative practices, outstanding craftsmanship, and community engagement. We are a certified B Corporation and have been ranked among the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. We provide a team-based work environment, competitive compensation, and great benefits.

What your day will look like:

Carpenters at Neil Kelly work on a project team consisting of a Project Manager, a Designer, support staff, and other skilled Carpenters. Projects vary greatly in complexity and scale. The ideal candidate will be able to complete a variety of residential carpentry tasks with skill and pitch in on simple projects when necessary. The person in this position also serves as a back-up box truck driver and a warehouse assistant on occasion.

Skills you bring:

• 3+ years of experience with kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as general home remodeling and maintenance
• Attention to detail, motivation to do quality work, and ability to work in a clean, tidy manner
• The ability to plan ahead, analyze problems, and come up with creative solutions
• Customer service and client interaction skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience in demolition, site protection, framing, drywall repair (both nailing and finishing), window and door installation, cabinets, moldings, exterior trim, and interior finish work
• Ability to produce and deliver projects within approved time schedules and budgets
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and detailed specifications
• Construction math skills and the ability to use technology to research, learn, and apply new skills as necessary (we conduct a Construction Math assessment)
• Ability to perform physical tasks including carrying, climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, hauling, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel the Seattle metro area by car
• Ability to complete skills trainings to meet company and OSHA safety requirements and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification

Candidates must have the necessary tools for a carpentry position as well as a pickup truck with a canopy or a utility type van. Pre-employment screenings including criminal background, motor vehicle report, and drug screenings must be successfully completed prior to employment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Company paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time
• Cellphone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tool reimbursement - earn up to $48/week based on the tools you own! We also pay 50% of the cost if you need to replace or repair any of your approved tools.
• Optional benefits include Voluntary Life, Legal Services, Pet, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Work/life balance: Work a regular schedule and have weekends free!
• Opportunity to participate in our Vehicle Wrap Compensation program after 6 months of service (earn $300 or more per month if you qualify)

This role serves the Seattle metro area and is not remote. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Seattle, WA, or be willing to relocate by their start date.

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/