Carpenter

Resource Options, Inc.; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. in New Jersey seeks skilled Carpenters with rough and finish carpentry experience to join our growing construction team.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, operate a wide range of tools, and perform residential and commercial work with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. ROI has active sites around North and Central Jersey, offering steady work, a standard 40-hour week, overtime when needed, and opportunities with diverse project types.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in commercial or residential construction.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week with overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation to job sites.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Excellent references confirming reliability and quality.
• Ability to read blueprints and use tools for accurate install.

Responsibilities

• Finish carpentry including trim, baseboards, crown molding, and finish packages.
• Rough carpentry: framing, forms, blocking, and backing per specs.
• Demolition work for renovations or build-outs as needed.
• Install roof trusses and wood/metal framing per plans and codes.
• Read blueprints and use tools to guide layout and installation.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Proactive task management

Excellent references

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Education

OSHA 10 certification (preferred)

Tools

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Job description

We are seeking skilled and reliable Carpenters with experience in both rough and finish carpentry to join our growing construction team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading blueprints, operating a variety of tools, and completing a wide range of residential and commercial construction tasks with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have a number of active sites around North and Central Jersey for carpenters with commercial experience (rough to finish).

Responsibilities

• Finish Carpentry:
  • Precisely install various types of interior and exterior trim including baseboards, staircase trim, standard and custom trim, crown molding, quarter round, and full architectural finish packages.
  • Ensure all finish elements are installed plumb, level, and flush, maintaining a high standard of detail and quality across all visible surfaces.
• Rough Carpentry:
  • Construct and install framing, forms, blocking, and backing with accuracy and efficiency, adhering to structural specifications and safety protocols.
  • Execute demolition work as required for renovations or build-outs, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding structures.
  • Assemble and secure roof trusses and wood or metal framing systems in accordance with engineering plans and local codes.
  • Install subflooring, decking, windows, doors, and various exterior siding systems.
• Blueprint Reading & Technical Proficiency:
  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to guide layout, measurements, and installation processes.
  • Use a wide array of hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments to cut, fabricate, and install components accurately.
• General Carpentry & Site Support:
  • Perform both interior and exterior finish work with consistency and high attention to aesthetic and functional outcomes.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, complying with all safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification preferred, but not mandatory (training opportunities available).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in commercial and/or residential construction.
• Proven ability to consistently work a standard 40-hour week, with availability for overtime as needed.
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a proactive approach to task management.
• Excellent references that confirm reliability, quality of work, and team collaboration.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with advanced trim techniques and specialty materials.
• Experience working on high-end custom builds or renovations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Pay Range: $25-32/hr.

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. ("ROI") partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO's, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.