Journeyman Carpenter

Job DescriptionJob Description

Seeking a masterful Journeyman Carpenter for high end residential construction

Are you a cut above the rest? Are your finish carpentry skills being wasted on tract homes and corporate offices? FORMA Construction, an award-winning firm, is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter with an eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship.

The Journeyman Carpenter is a highly skilled employee who understands the importance of every detail. This role is for an experienced carpenter who understands the beauty of fine finishing details and the work required to get there. By implementing your skills and guiding others, you will provide our clients with their dream homes while helping train our lower-level employees.

Success in this role is measured by your carpentry skills, especially finish work, but also framing, ability to work autonomously, ability to teach others, and your willingness to step up to ensure work is done right.

At FORMA, we focus on continually developing our people and processes to create lasting relationships built on integrity, partnership, and craft. Our core values are focused around building relationships, collaborating to create the best possible outcomes, mutual respect, continued growth, and excellent craftsmanship. Create the best possible outcomes, mutual respect, continued growth, and excellent craftsmanship. FORMA’s clients and work sites range around the greater Bay Area, from Sonoma to Carmel, with a range of styles and needs, but all our projects require the same level of dedication, attention to detail, and refined finishes. Our Journeyman Carpenter will provide our clients with the high-quality work they have come to expect from FORMA while providing support for our more junior employees.

Responsibilities:

• Review & interpret blueprints.

• Fabricate and cut wood components.

• Understand wood framing procedures & techniques.

• Window and door frame installation.

• Assess and repair wood structures.

• Understand trim and finishing procedures & techniques.

• Work on multi-day tasks independently.

• Oversee and train apprentices and laborers on tasks assigned.

• Ensure tools & equipment are clean, well maintained, and stored properly.

• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• 5+ years construction experience preferably on high end projects.

• Punctuality and a professional demeanor.

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow plans.

• A basic understanding of engineering requirements.

• Strong leadership & communication skills.

• Have your own basic tools needed for carpentry work.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

Compensation

• This is a full-time, non-exempt role.

• FORMA’s current benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.

• FSA and commuter benefits accounts.

• Employer provided life insurance.

• 401k with employer matching.

• Potential annual bonus based on twice yearly employee review cycle.

• Tool reimbursement for non-exempt roles after appropriate service time.

• 2 weeks (80 hours) of PTO annually accrued throughout the year.

• Separate paid sick leave of 72 hours per year.

 

FORMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company DescriptionFORMA Construction (Formagc.com) is an established High-End Residential General Contracting Firm

We are an award winning team specializing in high-end residential construction with a focus on detail and a commitment to client satisfaction. We have been fortunate to work with some of the area's top architects and designers on published and well-known projects.Company DescriptionFORMA Construction (Formagc.com) is an established High-End Residential General Contracting Firm \r
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We are an award winning team specializing in high-end residential construction with a focus on detail and a commitment to client satisfaction. We have been fortunate to work with some of the area's top architects and designers on published and well-known projects.

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