Carpenter Helper — Remodeling Support (VA) | IRA, HSA, PTO

Timberidgecustom; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vacation pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

Venture Builders Inc. is seeking a dependable Carpenter Helper to support residential remodeling and construction projects in the Shenandoah Valley and Harrisonburg area. The role involves material prep, installations, and general carpentry tasks on varied projects.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of construction experience, basic carpentry skills, and a reliable, safety‑minded work ethic. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in changing conditions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction experience.
• Familiarity with hand tools and basic carpentry tasks.
• The ability to read blueprints when available and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A dependable, self-motivated attitude and a professional approach to working in clients’ homes.
• A clean driving record.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• A commitment to following safety rules and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residential remodeling and construction projects by assisting with material preparation, installations, repairs, and general carpentry tasks.
• Select, prepare, and pick up materials needed for construction and remodeling projects.
• Read blueprints when available and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Work with construction materials, including wood, plastic, fiberglass, paint, and drywall.
• Safely operate and use hand tools for a variety of carpentry tasks.
• Fasten and join materials using nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
• Measure and align materials using tape measures, levels, plumb bobs, and framing squares to ensure accurate, level, and secure installations.
• Assist with building stairs, mantels, and furniture.
• Install cabinets, molding, partitions, doors, and windows.
• Replace glass panes, ceiling tiles, and doors as needed.
• Assist with residential and commercial remodeling projects.
• Work on ladders and erect scaffolding as required.
• Follow all company safety rules and established work procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project completion.

Skills

Read blueprints

Strong communication

Dependable work ethic

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Venture Builders Inc. is seeking a dependable Carpenter Helper to support residential remodeling and construction projects in the Shenandoah Valley and Harrisonburg area. The role involves material prep, installations, and general carpentry tasks on varied projects.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of construction experience, basic carpentry skills, and a reliable, safety‑minded work ethic. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in changing conditions.