Construction Carpenter

RBA Builders LLC; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBA Builders LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Carpenter to join our team in California. This role focuses on quality craftsmanship, safety, and timely delivery across commercial projects and tenant improvements.

The successful candidate will read plans, measure accurately, and install framing, doors, trim, and related carpentry scopes. Travel to multiple sites may be required, with a commitment to a clean, safe, and productive jobsite environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a carpenter in commercial construction.
• Ability to read plans, take measurements, and lay out work.
• Experience with hand and power tools and carpentry equipment.
• Physically capable of demanding work and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry including framing, backing, blocking, and finish work.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, and layout requirements.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install materials with hand/power tools.
• Install doors, frames, hardware, trim, drywall backing, and related scopes.
• Assist with site prep, demolition, material handling, and cleanup.
• Work with foremen, superintendents, and trades to complete work safely on schedule.
• Identify issues with materials or layout and report to supervision.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a safe, organized condition.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Tool use

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Physical stamina

California driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Saws

Drills

Levels

Lasers

Job description

At RBA Builders, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We’re looking for an experienced, dependable Construction Carpenter who takes pride in quality craftsmanship, works safely, and is committed to helping deliver exceptional construction projects.

This is more than a carpenter position; it’s an opportunity to apply your skills alongside an experienced team, contribute to a wide range of commercial construction projects, and grow your career with a company that values safety, quality, accountability, and its employees.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform skilled carpentry work, including framing, backing, blocking, layout, installation, repairs, and finish work as assigned.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, dimensions, and layout requirements.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install materials accurately using hand tools, power tools, and jobsite equipment.
• Install doors, frames, hardware, trim, drywall backing, wood framing, metal framing, and other carpentry-related scopes as needed.
• Assist with site preparation, demolition, material handling, and project cleanup when required.
• Work closely with foremen, superintendents, and other trades to complete work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Identify potential issues with materials, drawings, layout, or installation and communicate them promptly to supervision.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, jobsite procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, and productive jobsite environment.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has proven experience as a carpenter, preferably in commercial construction, tenant improvement, or remodel work.
• Has strong knowledge of carpentry methods, tools, materials, and installation practices.
• Can accurately read plans, take measurements, complete layout, and perform detailed work.
• Is experienced with hand tools, power tools, saws, drills, levels, lasers, and other carpentry equipment.
• Produces high-quality work and takes pride in accuracy, craftsmanship, and jobsite professionalism.
• Is dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Takes direction well, communicates professionally, and is willing to assist where project needs require.
• Understands and follows safe work practices in active construction environments.
• Can perform physically demanding work, including lifting materials, standing for extended periods, climbing ladders and stairs, and working indoors or outdoors.
• Has reliable transportation and is willing to travel to various jobsites as project needs require.
• Possesses a valid California driver’s license.
• Is able to successfully complete a background check, driving record, drug screening, and DMV check.

Why RBA Builders?

At RBA, we don’t just build exceptional projects, we build exceptional people. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Do the right thing, even when it’s inconvenient.
• Fun, Family & Fellowship.
• We Are Here for You.
• Fiscally Committed to Team Success.

If you’re an experienced carpenter who values teamwork, takes pride in quality work, and is ready to grow with a strong construction team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, jobsite-based position. Work locations may vary depending on project needs.