Expert Custom Handrail Installer & Trim Carpenter

Southern Staircase; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Staircase in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Handrail Installer to install custom handrail systems on residential and commercial projects. You should bring strong woodworking and finish carpentry skills and be comfortable with wood, metal, glass, and cable systems.

Salary is piece-rate after training, with earning potential $28.00–$32.00 per hour. This full-time role requires travel over 75%, offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and 9 holidays, and

Qualifications

• Experience in custom handrail installation and/or trim carpentry.
• Strong woodworking and general construction skills.
• Familiarity with different handrail materials, including wood, metal, glass, and cable systems.
• Solid measurement and math skills, including basic geometry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying construction-site conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel more than 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Install custom handrail systems using materials such as wood, metal, glass, and cable.
• Follow company installation standards and applicable local building codes.
• Prepare parts takeoffs and coordinate material deliveries to jobsites.
• Communicate installation progress, scheduling needs, and unexpected jobsite issues to the Installation Manager.
• Identify and report unusual site conditions that may affect the installation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites while delivering quality results.
• Provide professional service and help ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Handrail installation

Finish carpentry

Woodworking

Construction skills

Measurement and geometry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Southern Staircase in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Handrail Installer to install custom handrail systems on residential and commercial projects. You should bring strong woodworking and finish carpentry skills and be comfortable with wood, metal, glass, and cable systems.

Salary is piece-rate after training, with earning potential $28.00–$32.00 per hour. This full-time role requires travel over 75%, offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and 9 holidays, and