Journeyman Carpenters | High End Residential GC

Journeyman Carpenters at MatPel Builders are highly skilled team members with deep building knowledge and craftsmanship. They have completed a minimum of four years of hands-on experience and training, demonstrating the ability to independently interpret plans, specifications, and execute tasks with precision and efficiency.

Journeyman Carpenters report directly to the Foreman and/or Superintendent and work closely with site leadership to ensure that all work meets the highest standards of quality and adheres to both design intent and structural requirements. They serve as role models on the jobsite, setting the tone for professionalism, productivity, and collaboration.

This role is often paired with an Apprentice Carpenter to promote efficiency and support ongoing development of junior team members. Proficiency at the Journeyman level qualifies a team member for progression to the Foreman role.

Main Responsibilities

Fundamentals of Construction

• Have thorough knowledge of building codes.


• Understand related general trade work.


• Complete daily/weekly timecards accurately.


• Have geometry and math skills for calculating volume, angles, etc.

Complex Plan Reading

• Interpret plans.


• Identify electrical, mechanical, and other details.


• Identify potential problems and ask pertinent questions.


• Layout complete buildings, including ceilings, floors, walls, and related trades.

Building Skills

• Have thorough concrete/form work skills.


• Have plumbing/leveling skills to frame walls and for specialty framing.


• Have thorough trim work skills: interior, exterior, built-ins, including unorthodox and unique details.


• Install, repair, and replace all types of doors, windows, cabinets, and appliances.


• Install, repair, and adjust all door, window, and cabinet hardware.


• Have knowledge of roof framing, stair and soffit framing and deck building.


• Have knowledge of proper flashing details and waterproof membrane installation.

Safety

• Understand and comply with OSHA standards for job site safety.


• Model safety behavior and practices always.


• Wear safety clothing, gloves, eye and hearing protection, dust masks and other appropriate safety devices.


• Use all power tools in a safe manner.


• Maintain personal tools in safe working order.

Required Experience, Traits & Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• A 3-4year carpentry apprenticeship plus a minimum of 4 years’ experience in residential construction
  OR


• 7+ years’ experience in residential construction.


• Must own hand tools common to the trade.


• Commitment to delivering outstanding service.


• Reliable, focused and detail oriented.


• Self-directed with a 'make-it-happen' attitude.


• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to read and interpret plans.


• Impeccable communication skills.


• Physically able to do the work.

• Experience working in high-end residential construction.


• Experience supervising others in a professional, positive, and effective manner.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Physical strength and stamina, ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs.


• Manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, ability to handle, feel, lift, operate, and move objects, tools, or controls.


• Strong reading and math skills.


• Excellent vision and depth perception.


• Ability to work in a construction environment.


• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, dig, go up and down stairs and ladders, crouch, crawl, and lay down.


• Exposure to heat and/or cold, and inclement weather.


• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles. 

What We Offer

Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily.

We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy:

• Competitive base pay


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Long-term and short-term disability insurance


• Nine paid holidays


• Generous PTO and sick leave


• Commuter transit benefits


• Technology stipend


• Optional paid training for professional advancement in leadership, management, and industry technology

We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, visit www.e-verify.gov.

At MatPel Builders, you will help shape some of the most beautiful homes in the San Francisco Bay Area while building a meaningful, long-term career. We look forward to hearing from you.