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. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 per year, or about $802 per week. In Riverside, CA, the average carpenter wage is $952.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,957. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer aspiring carpenters opportunities to find apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
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Position Details Job Code #: JC-472933 Position #(s): 541-401-6475-904 Working Title: Carpenter II Classification: CARPENTER II $5,007.00 - $5,999.00 # of Positions: 2 Work Location: Riverside County Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Job Description And Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion. Contact John Neal, Direct Construction Supervisor I at (951) 840-5758 for questions related to this position. Candidates may be selected by resume review. Filling Limited Term for up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. This position will be located at: 23300 Castle Street, Riverside, CA 92518 The most highly competitive applicants will be invited to an on-site interview . Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/14/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring Attn: 541-401-6475-904 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno , CA 93710 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring 541-401-6475-904 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno , CA 93710 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. • Resume is required and must be included. • Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299): https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9 • Other - Education/Apprenticeship/Licenses – If using education/apprenticeship/licenses to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your formal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree, or documents. • Other - Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
See More Details >>Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States. Are you knowledgeable in construction methods and most comfortable with a tool in your hands? If so, keep reading: We are looking for a Carpenter who will install a variety of millwork and lead a team of retail carpenters from start to finish with precision and thoroughness, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule and within budget. To be successful in this role: YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE for quality craftsmanship. You are an experienced carpenter with quality work to prove it. If there is a problem on the job, your first instinct is to find a solution and focus on results. You can work autonomously with a high degree of follow-through and delegate when needed to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. YOU HAVE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS to effectively manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities while being respectful of the client’s space and surroundings. YOU ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED with the ability to read precise specifications, measure materials accurately, and successfully assemble materials. You ensure the proper installation of materials while keeping the workspace clean and organized. ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: In the first 30 days and ongoing: • Complete the onboarding program in the first week, which includes basic safety training, equipment training certification, CPR, and if not completed, OSHA training • Already know the basics of how to measure, cut, drill, nail, and assemble materials to job specifications. Display refined carpentry skills that can only come from years of experience • Install retail fixtures, cabinetry and millwork set refrigeration cases, and install décor packages using finish carpentry skills By the 90-day mark and ongoing: • Guide team of Assistant Carpenters to efficiently install materials while following appropriate and safe procedures • Create and maintain job schedule and ensure that work is done to quality standards, original plans, and specs, and meets all deadlines • Demonstrate general safety knowledge, wearing appropriate safety equipment, using tools safely and remains accident-free Within the 6th to 12th-month mark and ongoing: • Start running small projects by overseeing sub-trades and carpenters, and is willing whenever needed to jump in and do the work • Communicate with clients/inspectors/city officials a few times a day to stay updated on critical steps to move the project forward • Show integrity, compassion, and empathy when dealing with clients that embodies the culture at EWBI • Display pride in work and craftsmanship and encourages the same work ethic in Assistant Carpenters EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: • 10+ years’ carpentry experience required • 3+ years’ retail carpentry experience required • Able to read blueprints and knowledgeable in construction methods • Can perform general physical tasks common to carpentry position (lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, bending, standing, climbing, repetitive motion, use of hand tools) • Previous experience in the ability to layout, plan and execute interior and exterior carpentry a plus • Computer skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Power-point, Word) • Intermediate level proficiency in ProCore a plus • Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License, good driving history and dependable transportation required and clean background check • Demonstrated past of working safely and adhering to safety standards • Can accommodate extended travel to work sites and overnight stays for up to 2 weeks WHO WE ARE: Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise. At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projects, by providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality field work, on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work, we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our client’s trust! BENEFITS: Health Benefits Package, 401k, Company Issued Cell Phone, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time $20-$35/hour
See More Details >>Job Summary: IKEA prides itself on creating inspiring and practical home furnishing solutions that enhance people's everyday lives. In your capacity as a Carpenter for Interior Build & Fit-Out Work at the company, you are a key player in realizing this goal by skillfully constructing high-quality furniture displays, showroom layouts, and customized fixtures that present our products in an appealing manner. Position of Carpenter for Interior Build & Fit-Out Work: • You will be instrumental in enhancing the in-store customer experience by developing a compelling visual narrative that encapsulates the essence of the IKEA Brand. • Setting up, organizing, and managing in-store visuals to emphasize product variety and adhere to the IKEA visual standards. • Mindfully approaching resource and material management to decrease the environmental footprint and enhance recycling and reusing initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Design, adjust, and implement furniture and interior displays in accordance with IKEA's design principles. • Use woodworking machinery and tools with a focus on safety and productivity. • Assist in developing stimulating room settings that resonate with the preferences and contemporary inclinations of clients. • Uphold IKEA's safety and quality standards in all carpentry endeavors.
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