Carpentry Technician

Brighton Center, Inc.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

Vacation and Sick Leave

11.5 Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Life and Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Education Awards

Job summary

Brighton Center, Inc. in Newport, KY is seeking a Carpentry Technician to support residential construction and renovation projects. This exempt role focuses on skilled carpentry, framing, drywall, and finishings, with attention to architectural drawings and safety standards.

The position offers a salary of $53,000 to $57,000 plus benefits, on-site work, and opportunities for professional development. If you bring 1–3 years of residential carpentry experience and strong communication, you will

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in residential carpentry, including framing, drywall, insulation, and finishings.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Familiar with OSHA requirements, Lead-Safe practices, and city codes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on projects prior to purchase by attending showings.
• Assist with the creation of the scope of work to be performed for each project.
• Attend building inspections.
• Maintain safety and compliance.
• Manage tools and materials.
• Collaborate with other trades.
• Provide training and shadowing opportunities.

Skills

Carpentry

Framing

Drywall

Insulation

Finishings

Architect drawings

OSHA standards

Lead-Safe

City Codes

Communication

Organization

Job description

Brighton Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership.

We have been named a finalist for the Best Places To Work four years in a row, as well as a Top 50 Nonprofit to work for in the Nation!

Purpose

The Carpentry Technician will support the housing development team by performing skilled carpentry work and with achieving short- and long-term goals for residential construction and renovation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on projects prior to purchase by attending showings.
• Assist with the creation of the scope of work to be performed for each project.
• Attend building inspections.
• Maintain safety and compliance.
• Manage tools and materials.
• Collaborate with other trades.
• Provide training and shadowing opportunities.

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years' experience in residential carpentry, specifically with framing, drywall, insulation, finishings).
• Understand architect drawing.
• Know OSHA requirements, Lead-Safe, City Codes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Retirement Plan-employer contribution of 4% of gross salary for 403b and additional 2% match option.
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.
• 11.5 Paid Holidays.
• Childcare Discount.
• Agency Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Development.
• Education Awards.

This is an Exempt position with a salary range of $53,000.00 - $57,000.00

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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