Salary Range:Carpenter I, BC-09: $5,658.00 per month • Lays out, cuts, fits braces and reinforces and nails stringers, piers and flooring guard rails for highway bridges. • Removes and replaces flooring, ceilings, partitions or roofs destroyed by termites or wet or dry rot. • Lays out, fits and nails rafters, studs, frames, joints and underpinning posts of buildings. • Cuts, replaces and installs glass panes in doors and windows using glazier’s points and putty or strips of molding and nails. • Lays out, cuts, assembles and installs window frames, door frames and louvers. • Installs or repairs hardware such as locks, door stops, hasps, hinges and door knobs. • Constructs wooden fences. • Reads blueprints, working drawings, sketches or specifications to determine the types and costs of materials needed and dimensions of articles or structures to be constructed or repaired. • Checks vertical and horizontal trueness of objects by using a plumb bob, square or level. • Selects specified types, kinds and sizes of lumber and other materials. • Lays out foundations with a transit, level and steel tape. • Cuts and assembles concrete forms for culverts, walls, curbings, sidewalks and piers for bridges. • Assembles and wires together reinforcing iron rods and wire mesh and pours concrete in forms. • Measures, cuts and fits timbers for stringers, fenders and braces for wharves, piers and other structures. • Removes, places and secures heavy timbers with metal bolts and braces. • Cuts wooden pilings with a pneumatic saw and constructs foundations for pouring underwater concrete pilings. • Cuts, fits and erects scaffolding to facilitate work at high levels or difficult to work in places. • Reroofs buildings with shingles, roofing paper or galvanized iron. • Operates wood-working machinery such as sanders, planers, joiners, handsaws, routers, mortises, wood lathes, drill presses and power saws. • Lays out, saws, fits, assembles, nails, screws, glues or dowels and finishes cabinets, filing cases, chairs, counters or desks. • Lays finished flooring, saws, fits and nails interior and exterior trim, such as moldings, baseboards, sills and fillers. • Inspects buildings to determine needed repairs and orders needed material. • Assigns and oversees the work of Carpenter Helpers and other semi-skilled or unskilled workers. • May lead the work of other journeyman Carpenters. • May perform work in other building trades when not utilized as a Carpenter. Experience and Training: Four years of work experience in performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of: Practices and methods in the carpentry trade, including safety procedures; the tools, equipment and materials used in the carpentry trade. Ability to: Use the hand and power tools common to the carpentry trade; read and interpret blueprints and sketches; recognize hazards typical of the work; estimate time and materials needed to complete a job; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform heavy lifting, moving and other manual work typical of the class. Lift and Carry Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment. Driver's License Requirements: Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license.Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years. Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below: • A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; • A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or, • Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms. Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
See More Details >>We are seeking experienced Laborers and Carpenters to join our teams in Kihei and the greater Maui Area. Applicants will have strong wood construction backgrounds with exposures in remediation, building envelope, insurance work, waterproofing, deck, window, and concrete work. Competitive compensation guaranteed. Qualifications: • Previous experience in construction or construction related industry. • Versatile skillset. • Used to hard labor in team environment. • Deadline and detail oriented. Company DescriptionPCI was founded in 1997. Since then, our 25 years of experience have given us an in-depth knowledge of construction practices and applications. We have taken our slogan, “Building with Integrity” very seriously. We build, renovate and repair with the same care and attention to detail we would like to see in our own homes. PCI offers innovative Construction Services and Building Maintenance solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. As a General Contractor, we understand building in those climates offers unique challenges. Our team’s approach guarantees the right fix for owners, designers, and property managers alike. Whether working on high occupancy multi-family structures, or single-family residential homes, our team is ready. With our select group of tradesmen and employee’s, Porter Construction provides time-tested insights for every phase of construction.
See More Details >>IMMEDIATE OPENING: Carpenter Helper – Residential Construction Location: Oahu, HI Company: Locally Owned Residential Construction Company Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Union We’re currently seeking a full-time Carpenter Helper to join our growing residential construction team. If you’re hardworking, dependable, and passionate about quality craftsmanship, we want to hear from you! What We’re Looking For: • Experience: Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience. • Skills: Proficient with hand and power tools, with the ability to assist in framing, trim work, and various other carpentry tasks. • Attitude: Must be reliable, flexible, and committed to getting the job done right and on time. • Team Player: Able to follow directions and work well with others in a collaborative environment. • Requirements: • Formal carpentry training • Basic tool set • Reliable transportation What You’ll Do: As a Carpenter Helper, you will support skilled carpenters in various residential construction projects, ensuring the efficient execution of tasks. Your core skills in hand and power tools, along with a solid understanding of carpentry, will be essential in assisting with framing, trim work, and blueprint reading. You will also have the opportunity to develop premium skills in construction estimating and specialized carpentry techniques. By leveraging your relevant skills in woodworking and construction site safety, you will contribute to the successful completion of projects while gaining valuable experience in the field. How to Apply: Call our office at (808) 487-3202 to apply, and send a copy of your resume. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 per hour Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Are you located on the Island of Oahu? • Will you be able to reliably commute to various cities around Oahu for this job? Experience: • Carpentry: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Urban Honolulu, 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511 in Honolulu, HI, and projects an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,511 per week in Honolulu, HI, with an annual overtime average of $287. 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.
