Essel

Rough Carpenter

Carpentry & Interior FinishingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlameda, CA, USA$30 - $35In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a rough carpenter or carpenter in residential construction.
A solid understanding of rough framing and general carpentry.
Ability to read basic plans and measurements.
Must provide basic carpentry tools.
Must have required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, and work gloves.
Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
Ability to work safely and efficiently in a construction environment.
Strong attendance and punctuality.
Ability to take direction and work well with a crew.

Responsibilities

Perform rough carpentry and framing work on residential and multifamily construction projects.
Read and interpret construction plans and layouts.
Perform wall, floor, roof, and structural framing.
Measure, cut, and install lumber and other building materials.
Assist with layout, blocking, sheathing, and other framing tasks.
Safely operate common hand and power tools.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow project specifications, safety procedures, and supervisor direction.
Work efficiently as part of a construction crew.
Complete work with attention to quality, accuracy, and detail.

Desired Qualifications

Multifamily construction experience is strongly preferred.
Experience working on multifamily or residential construction projects.

Rough Carpenter

Essel · Alameda, United States · — · Posted 2026-09-29

Salary: USD 30–35

Workplace: on_site

Description

Position Overview

We are currently seeking experienced Rough Carpenters to join our team on residential and multifamily construction projects in Alameda, CA. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with rough framing and residential construction and takes pride in producing quality work safely and efficiently.

We are looking for dependable, hardworking carpenters who are ready to get to work and contribute to a strong crew.

Responsibilities

Perform rough carpentry and framing work on residential and multifamily construction projects
Read and interpret construction plans and layouts
Perform wall, floor, roof, and structural framing
Measure, cut, and install lumber and other building materials
Assist with layout, blocking, sheathing, and other framing tasks
Safely operate common hand and power tools
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow project specifications, safety procedures, and supervisor direction
Work efficiently as part of a construction crew
Complete work with attention to quality, accuracy, and detail

Requirements

Previous experience as a Rough Carpenter or Carpenter in residential construction
Multifamily construction experience strongly preferred
Solid understanding of rough framing and general carpentry
Ability to read basic plans and measurements
Must have your own basic carpentry tools
Must have required PPE, including hard hat, safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, and work gloves
Reliable transportation to and from job sites
Ability to work safely and efficiently in a construction environment
Strong attendance and punctuality
Great work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to take direction and work well with a crew

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a reliable, hardworking carpenter who shows up on time, comes prepared with their tools and PPE, works safely, and takes pride in their work. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working on multifamily or residential construction projects.

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