Aloha! We are a locally owned and operated General Contractor looking for dependable, experienced Carpenters for residential and commercial jobs on the island of Maui. Job Title: Construction Carpenters FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department: Castaway Construction & Restoration, LLC - Field Reports To: Superintendents and Project Management Job Summary Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Essential Duties • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. • Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue. • Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools. • Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level. • Install horizontal and vertical studs to frames to attach wallboards. • Cutting tidy openings into boards for electrical outlets, vents, and fixtures. • Install framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents. • Supervise general construction workers, when required. • Assist supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation. • Cleaning and preparing construction sites. • Loading and unloading materials and equipment. • Ensure tasks are completed to deadlines. • Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. Secondary Duties • Assist Superintendents and/or Project Management with the selection and purchase of lumber or other required materials. • Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. • Assist Superintendent and/or Project Management with arranging subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work. • Attend meetings and workshops. • Perform other job-related duties, as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Assist Superintendents/Foremen with leading and training laborers, apprentices, and new hires. Education This position requires some high school education and 2 years to 3 years of previous experience. A high school diploma (or GED or high school equivalence certificate) is preferred. Behavioral Characteristics Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Must exemplify company core values: ‘OHANA – ‘Ohana (Family), Ho’ihi (Respect), Alaka’i (Leadership), No’eau (Craftsmanship), Aloha (Compassion) Language Skills Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Reasoning Ability Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Mathematical Skills Basic skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, to calculate rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Computer Skills Ability to enter work hours on HR Symphony desktop software or mobile app. Ability to read and respond to e-mails and text messages. Certification and Licensing Driver's license and a good driving record. Reliable transportation to and from job sites. Must be able to pass background check and work on Federal and State projects. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: • regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. • occasionally exposed to sit; taste or smell. The employee must: • regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: • close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: • frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; climb or balance. • regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate noise. Benefits • We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. • Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Insurance • 401K • PTO • Flex Spending Accounts • Aflac • Hawaii Life Flight • Legal Assistance • Employee Assistance • Tuition Assistance • Discounts at local and national retailers
See More Details >>Do you have experience carpentering from scratch? Apply to be a Carpenter-Cabinet Maker today! The Department of Facility Maintenance, Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division is hiring for a Carpenter-Cabinet Maker in Honolulu. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 6:50 AM - 3:20 PM. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Carpenter or Carpentry Supervisor, the position performs a variety of highly skilled journey level carpentry work involving the construction, renovation and modification of public facilities and the fabrication and installation of storage cabinets, counters, shelving, tables, doors and other accessory items such as key cabinets, drapery, valances, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc., which require the knowledge and use of high level cabinet-making skills. The position also performs numerous skilled journey level carpentry work in the repair and maintenance of wide variety of public buildings, related structures and appurtenances under the jurisdiction of the Department of Facility Maintenance. Special Work Requirements: This position serves as a Disaster Response Worker and sometimes requires working beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and as necessary to meet schedules and deadlines. This position will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check. Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to plan, lay out and set up work; set up, adjust and operate a variety of woodworking machines; operate and maintain equipment and tools used in carpentry and cabinetmaking; read, interpret and work from plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and working drawings; estimate time, labor and material requirements; rig and work from scaffolds and other high and difficult vantage points; construct and repair high grade wooden furniture and fine woodwork; work to close tolerances; work with dexterity and safety; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain good working relationships with others; handle weights and loads. NOTE: CABINET MAKING EXPERIENCE ALONE IS NOT QUALIFYING. EXPERIENCE MUST INCLUDE BOTH CARPENTRY AND CABINET MAKING. LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: • Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment. • Valid Forklift Certification, prior to completion of probation. Any required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated above, and maintained throughout the course of employment in the position. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Do NOT submit a copy of your resume or position description in place of providing detailed and complete information on your application form. EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Training and Experience Evaluation..........................100% EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY: To determine the selectee's employment suitability for the position of Carpenter-Cabinet Maker, the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions, dismissals from employment, and separations from military service under other than honorable convictions. FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: This position will be assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC). Any employee with unescorted access to secured areas and equipment within the JTMC requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Therefore, the selectee will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
See More Details >>Commercial Retail General Contractor specializing in Big box Retail Remodels and Ground ups seeking skilled Commercial Retail Carpenters, Framers, Drywall Tapers and Finishers. LOCATION: Hawaii Requirements: MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 90% NIGHTS MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL MUST HAVE RETAIL CARPENTRY, FRAMING, OR DRYWALL EXPERIENCE This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and hardworking individual. We are a well-established growing Commercial/Retail Construction Company with excellent opportunities for advancement. Previous Experience in Millwork/Finishes installation for Wal-Marts, Vons, Albertsons, Safeway, CVS etc. is a PLUS Competitive wages based upon experience. • Must have Retail/Commercial Carpentry experience. • Must have experience with tools • Must be able to work nights • Clean driving record • Drug Free Must have working knowledge of Commercial retail – Beginner - Moderate to Highly skilled on the installation of: • Laminate – • FRP – • Steel doors/frames (knockdown and welded – • Ceiling tiles – • T-bar – • Drywall – • Steel/wood stud framing – • Drywall finishing – • Base installation – • Cabinetry – • Plan reading • Must work nights • Travel • 25-35/hour dependent on skill level Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k (This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.)
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Hawaii typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,600 carpenters in Hawaii, with the profession experiencing a steady growth rate of 2% over the past decade. Apprentices in Hawaii earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced carpenters often surpassing $1,000 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and local organizations facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, paving the way for a rewarding career with substantial earning potential.
