Skilled Carpenter/Craftsperson

Essig Renovation & Design is seeking an experienced Skilled Carpenter/Craftsperson to join our Design-Build remodeling team.

We are looking for a well-rounded residential remodeling professional who takes pride in quality craftsmanship, can read plans, solve problems, communicate effectively, and complete work efficiently without constant supervision.

This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of hands-on carpentry, remodeling, or residential construction experience and be comfortable working across multiple phases of a renovation.

Responsibilities & Skills

Our Skilled Carpenter/Craftsperson should have strong experience in many of the following areas:

• Rough and structural framing
• Finish carpentry, trim, crown molding, and wainscoting
• Cabinet installation
• Interior and exterior door installation
• Window installation and flashing
• Tile installation and layout
• Wedi and Schluter waterproofing systems
• Hardwood and other flooring installation
• Subfloor preparation and leveling
• Deck and railing construction
• Hardie, LP, cedar, vinyl, and wood siding
• Exterior trim, fascia, soffit, and flashing
• Drywall installation and patching
• Painting, staining, and finish work
• Insulation
• Basic appliance installation
• Basic residential plumbing and electrical work
• Minor roofing, concrete, and masonry work
• Final punch-list and project completion work

Candidates should also be comfortable reading residential construction plans and understanding plan views, elevations, sections, details, and schedules.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who understands that remodeling often requires problem-solving. Existing conditions don't always match the plans, and a skilled craftsperson should be able to recognize potential issues, communicate them to the project team, and help develop practical solutions while maintaining the design intent.

Successful candidates will:

• Produce accurate, high-quality work
• Work independently without constant supervision
• Follow plans and manufacturer specifications
• Communicate potential problems before proceeding
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite
• Protect clients' homes and belongings
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Use tools and materials responsibly
• Demonstrate excellent reliability and attendance
• Represent Essig Renovation & Design professionally in clients' homes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of carpentry, remodeling, or residential construction experience preferred
• Strong residential remodeling experience
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work full-time
• Ability to read residential construction plans
• Strong knowledge of construction tools and materials
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Good understanding of construction and jobsite safety

EPA Lead-Safe certification is preferred.

Compensation

$24.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision
Essig Renovation & Design pays 50% of the employee's health, dental, and vision insurance premiums. Employees are responsible for the remaining 50% of their individual coverage and the full cost of dependent coverage.

Paid Time Off

• 1st year: 72 hours
• 2nd year: 80 hours
• 3rd year: 88 hours
• 4th year and beyond: 96 hours annually
• Unused PTO may carry over

Paid Holidays
Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Sick Leave
Accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours per year, in accordance with applicable Pittsburgh regulations.

Retirement
401(k) with 1% company match.

Additional Benefits

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Optional Aflac coverage at company rates

About Essig Renovation & Design

Essig Renovation & Design is a Pittsburgh-area Design-Build remodeling company specializing in high-quality residential renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-home renovations, historic homes, and custom projects.

We value craftsmanship, reliability, communication, problem-solving, and respect for our clients' homes.

If you're an experienced carpenter who takes pride in doing things correctly—not simply getting them done—we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00–$30.00 per hour
Experience: Carpentry/Residential Remodeling – 8 years preferred
License: Valid Driver's License required

Essig Renovation & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person