**Overview:** The Carpenter-Cabinet Maker is responsible for performing skilled carpentry and cabinet making work in constructing, altering, and repairing all types of wooden articles and structures. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team to complete projects, ensuring high-quality results and meeting deadlines. **Responsibilities:** • Lays out, measures, cuts, fits, and assembles concrete forms, framework, ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, stairways, windows, window frames, doors, interior, and exterior trim, base molding, ceramic tile, and other structural parts • Constructs, repairs, and finishes desks, tables, chairs, drawers, bookcases, bulletin boards, counters, and built-in cabinets • Fabricates and alters wooden furniture and articles to specific requirements • Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions, roofs, steps, and other portions of wooden structures damaged or destroyed by termites, wet or dry rot, or other causes • Installs glass panes in doors and windows • Installs and repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hinges, doorknobs, panic hardware, electronic locks, and door closures • Operates wood working hand tools and machinery such as hand and power saws, shapers, wood lathes, planers, routers, jointers sanders, drill presses, and power actuated tools and other tools common in carpentry and cabinet making work • Measures, cuts, and shapes parts from stock to proper size and dimensions • Cuts, trims, and fits joints • Assembles parts with glue, dowels, nails, and screws • Reads blueprints, sketches, and specifications; determines cost estimates of material, labor, and time • Builds and repairs water tanks, bridges, covered ramps, fences, and other structures • Lays out building foundations with a transit level, and steel measuring tape • May assign tasks to carpenters and cabinet makers and supervise the work of helpers and apprentices • Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties • May operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 to 18,000 • May assist with painting, plumbing, masonry, building maintenance, or other trades work when not engaged in carpentry or cabinet work • Performs other related duties • *Qualifications:** • A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to: + Graduation from high school + Four (4) years of carpentry work experience performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work, of which - Two (2) years shall have included cabinet making + Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing • Knowledge of practices, tools, scaffolding, ladders, gas or electrical equipment, and materials used in carpentry and cabinet making trade; characteristics, uses, and adaptability of various types of wood, wood substitutes, veneers, gluing, and bonding agents and hardware; pertinent building codes, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade • 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 cabinet making; 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 or 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 a minimum of 60 lbs • Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations • *Benefits:** • Competitive compensation package • Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours • Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year • Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year • Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable) • Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees • County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service • Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries • Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions • Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums • Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems • Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees • Credit Union Membership • Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty
See More Details >>We're hiring a general carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Dowbuilt carpenters have mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years' experience in the industry. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, architecturally significant builds and grow their career alongside colleagues who are dedicated to the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a general carpenter, you'll be responsible for: • Performing and assisting with general carpentry tasks including but not limited to: • Structural wood/steel framing • Siding, window, and door installation • Hardware prep and installation • Site cleanup/protection • Establishing and maintaining work task deadlines with the superintendent or foreman • Supporting subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foreman • Working well and coordinating with other team members • Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the foreman or superintendent WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED To be successful as a Dowbuilt carpenter, you'll need: • 4+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience • The following skills: • Broad range of rough carpentry skills from framing up to finish work (finish skills are a huge plus!) • Working with full complement of basic tools and specialty tools • Laying out and setting concrete forms • Reading and interpreting architectural drawings • Work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather • Estimating and communicating small material needs to superintendent or foreman • Familiarity with a variety of building materials • Knowledge of safety and health procedures for location (ongoing training will be provided) • Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment • Excellent communication, team-building, and mentoring skills • Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems • Ability to follow direction and perform work as designated • Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness • U.S. work authorization WHAT WE OFFER We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life: • Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience • 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and $50,000 in basic life insurance for full-time employees (30% coverage for dependents), first of the month following DOH • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contribution • 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period • Paid Time-Off (PTO) earned at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked • Tool purchase and tool loan programs • Discretionary bonus • Mentorship and career development opportunities • Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired The compensation range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00 per hour WHO WE ARE Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service-all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell. The Dowbuilt culture is one of care-care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with-resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life. HOW YOU'LL GROW We're committed to investing in our team members' ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt. Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
See More Details >>Salary $70,476.00 Annually Location Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI Job Type Permanent & Temporary Positions Job Number 2025-00097 Department Various Opening Date 06/22/2025 Closing Date 7/1/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii Duties Summary Performs skilled carpentry and cabinet making work in constructing, altering, and repairing all types of wooden articles and structures including a wide variety of high grade wooden furniture; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo. Special Working Conditions: Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. and work on high rise buildings. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Examples of Duties • Lays out, measures, cuts, fits, and assembles concrete forms, framework, ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, stairways, windows, window frames, doors, interior, and exterior trim, base molding, ceramic tile, and other structural parts. • Constructs, repairs, and finishes desks, tables, chairs, drawers, bookcases, bulletin boards, counters, and built-in cabinets. • Fabricates and alters wooden furniture and articles to specific requirements. • Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions, roofs, steps, and other portions of wooden structures damaged or destroyed by termites, wet or dry rot, or other causes. • Installs glass panes in doors and windows. • Installs and repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hinges, doorknobs, panic hardware, electronic locks, and door closures. • Operates wood working hand tools and machinery such as hand and power saws, shapers, wood lathes, planers, routers, jointers sanders, drill presses, and power actuated tools and other tools common in carpentry and cabinet making work. • Measures, cuts, and shapes parts from stock to proper size and dimensions. • Cuts, trims, and fits joints. • Assembles parts with glue, dowels, nails, and screws. • Reads blueprints, sketches, and specifications; determines cost estimates of material, labor, and time. • Builds and repairs water tanks, bridges, covered ramps, fences, and other structures. • Lays out building foundations with a transit level, and steel measuring tape. • May assign tasks to carpenters and cabinet makers and supervise the work of helpers and apprentices. • Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties. • May operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 to 18,000. • May assist with painting, plumbing, masonry, building maintenance, or other trades work when not engaged in carpentry or cabinet work. • Performs other related duties. Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to: • graduation from high school, and • four (4) years of carpentry work experience performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work, of which • two (2) years shall have included cabinet making, and • possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.) Note: As applicable to the position, a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to appointment. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Public Works requires a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate prior to appointment). Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of: practices, tools, scaffolding, ladders, gas or electrical equipment, and materials used in carpentry and cabinet making trade; characteristics, uses, and adaptability of various types of wood, wood substitutes, veneers, gluing, and bonding agents and hardware; pertinent building codes, and; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. 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 cabinet making; 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 or 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 a minimum of 60 lbs. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. • Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.) • Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year. • Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year. • Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). • Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. • County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. • Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. • Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions. • Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums. • Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems. • Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees. • Credit Union Membership • Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information. Supplemental Information Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: • an official college transcript, • a valid driver's license, • a temporary assignment verification, • professional licenses, and/or • certificates, Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you. You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted. Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. • Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.) • Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days. • Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated. • Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable). • Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. • County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service • Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov • Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options. • Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses. • Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees: • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO) • Vision Plan • Dental Plan • Prescription Drug Plan These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov). • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems. • Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees. • Credit Union Membership • Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Employer County of Hawai`i Address Department of Human Resources 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2 Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 Phone 808-961-8361 Website http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Hilo, HI typically starts with an apprenticeship, 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $41,748 annually, translating to about $802.85 per week. 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.
