Now Hiring: Skilled Carpenter Location: Charleston, WV Compensation: Up to $18/hour or $720/week Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Build Your Future with a Trusted Team Join a reputable and growing team in Charleston, WV, where your craftsmanship as a Carpenter will be appreciated and put to work on meaningful residential and commercial projects. This role offers a hands-on environment, steady work, and the chance to make a lasting impact through quality construction. Key Responsibilities Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project plans Measure, cut, and assemble materials with precision Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently Collaborate with other trades and team members on job sites Maintain a clean and safe work environment Qualifications Proven experience as a Carpenter in residential or commercial settings Ability to read technical documents and blueprints Skilled in using carpentry tools and equipment Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship Reliable transportation and punctuality Preferred Skills OSHA 10 or 30 certification Experience with framing, finish carpentry, or cabinetry Familiarity with Charleston-area building codes and regulations Benefits & Perks Complimentary resume assistance and career coaching Opportunities to explore various industries and job sites Training and development for long-term career growth Supportive, inclusive, and community-focused recruiting team Balanced work/life environment Why Choose Manpower? We're more than a staffing agency-we're your career partner. Local Expertise, National Reach Premium Pay Rates for your skills and dedication Access to Hidden Opportunities not listed elsewhere Flexible Work Options: Part-time, full-time, contract, and travel Comprehensive Benefits to support your health and future Recognized Excellence 2025 Best Professional Recruiting Firms - Forbes 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies - Ethisphere About Manpower Locally owned and globally connected, Manpower has been a trusted career partner in the Charleston area for decades. Let us help you build a career you're proud of.
See More Details >>Are you seeking independence? Have you worked hard to acquire the skills and experience of a professional, do quality work, get great customer feedback, and yet still feel micro-managed and unappreciated today? Are you ready to be supervised like an adult; working independently with customers to complete their projects, while still working as part of a high performing team with one of the best reputations in the Kanawha Valley. Do you want more control of your compensation beyond working more hours, or days, in a week? Would you like some weekends off? Do you love the craft side of this business, but realize the 'back office' headaches of going independent - including lead generation, websites, non-stop estimating - are not your strengths or how you want to spend your time? At Mr. Handyman we've built this business with you in mind. At Mr. Handyman you'll focus your time and energy on your current customer. The office staff manages the marketing, answers calls and qualifies leads, books jobs, schedules work and deals with insurance and paperwork. We hire seasoned professionals and then treat them as such. Most of the homes you visit in a given week are pre-qualified jobs to be worked. We're not running the tires off your vehicle chasing estimates. You're working and getting paid. Don't let the 'Handyman' name fool you, we're a licensed GC and do nice projects in nice homes. Our office and in-home staff work as a team to deliver a consistent and remarkably better customer experience to everyone we serve. Check us out online and you'll find we have a great reputation, which keeps us (and you) busy. We're looking for a select few experienced, motivated and organized home improvement professionals that can work directly with customers to successfully complete current projects and open doors to future projects. Specific Responsibilities/ Job Requirements • Deliver a consistent & remarkably better customer experience when working in their home • Complete small to medium maintenance/repairs and mid-size home improvement projects • (Strong 'multi-skill' background desired. Must have/own 'day to day' tools of the trade) • Communicate with customers about scope of work, cost estimates, manage expectations • Collect payment and/or payment information from customers for work performed • Leave customers thrilled with your current work, and open doors to future work Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company Vehicle, Competitive Pay We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today For over 20 years, Mr. Handyman® franchisees have consistently hired reliable, customer focused team members who are both knowledgeable and skilled. They are experienced in many areas of home improvement, maintenance and repair and they know the value of building relationships with clients. Those select individuals who make the cut are offered a competitive work environment with the ability to have more control over your earnings and your future. Notice Mr. Handyman International LLC is the franchisor of the Mr. Handyman® franchised system. Each Mr. Handyman® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Mr. Handyman International LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Mr. Handyman International LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website. • Acknowledgement I acknowledge that each independent Mr. Handyman® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Mr. Handyman International LLC ("Franchisor") nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee's employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee's employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Mr. Handyman International LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.
See More Details >>Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Company car • Competitive salary • Free uniforms • Health insurance • Paid time off Expanding Restoration Company wants you! Carpenters Skilled in all areas of Construction. We work all year long not just for a project at a time. Work for a company that you will get 40 plus hours a week. We are in need of all of the following skills. Carpentry, Framing and Finish, Drywall Hanging and finishing, Painting. Company take home vehicle Tools Supplied by company 401K Health and many other benefits. Apply NOW!
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $41,748 annually, translating to approximately $803 per week. In Charleston, WV, carpenters can expect to earn an average of $252 per week, with an annual overtime average of $2,850. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
