High-End Residential Finish Carpenter

High-End Residential Finish Carpenter

Essel · Altadena, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-30

Salary: From USD 30

Workplace: on_site

Description

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.

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