Carpenter

About Us

Central Coast of California | Full-Time | $24+/hour, based on experience

New Life has been transforming homes on the Central Coast since 1978. We're a family-owned company serving homeowners from Santa Ynez to Morro Bay, and our Bath & Kitchen team is growing. We're looking for a skilled installer who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants steady, year-round work with a crew that operates on six values: Communication, Collaboration, Respect, Trust, Fun, and Love.

What You'll Do

• Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, mosaic, and other tile products on floors, walls, backsplashes, showers, and other surfaces.


• Install various flooring materials including luxury vinyl plank (LVP), laminate, engineered hardwood, hardwood, and other flooring systems.


• Install kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and custom cabinetry according to plans and manufacturer specifications.


• Measure, cut, and fit materials with precision.


• Prepare surfaces by leveling floors, repairing subfloors, installing underlayment, waterproofing, and applying appropriate setting materials.


• Install trim, baseboards, moldings, transitions, and finishing details.


• Read and interpret drawings and installation specifications.


• Safely operate power tools, hand tools, and specialized installation equipment.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.


• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.


• Identify and resolve installation challenges while maintaining quality standards.


• Load, unload, and transport materials to and from job sites.


• Follow company policies and manufacturer installation guidelines.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of tile, flooring, and/or cabinet installation experience preferred


• Confidence with tile saws, flooring tools, laser levels, and nail guns


• Frequently stand, kneel, bend, squat, and climb throughout the workday


• Lift, carry, and move heavy materials and equipment


• Precision measuring and the ability to read drawings and specs


• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs and work on your feet — kneeling, bending, climbing — throughout the day


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation


• The kind of work ethic that shows up on time, every time

Bonus points for: shower waterproofing systems, custom tile work, finish carpentry, or minor drywall/paint/trim skills.

What You Get

• $24+/hour depending on experience


• Health insurance / dental / vision


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Retirement plan / 401(k)


• Consistent, year-round work 


• A clear path to grow: we promote from within and invest in training


• A team that backs its work with the New Life Promise

How to Apply

Call 805-937-9836 or apply at ____ 

New Life Bath & Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application process and on the job.