Facilities Finish Carpenter

Southeast Christian Church; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team. The role requires extensive experience in residential and commercial woodwork, precise craftsmanship, and the ability to manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate will install and repair a wide range of wood structures and fixtures, supervise helpers on-site, and ensure compliance with local codes while delivering quality results for church facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience with 5–7 years in a journeyman carpenter role.
• Certification in carpentry or related trade preferred.
• Familiarity with safety standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Install baseboards, crown molding, doors, windows, stair railings and custom cabinets; inspect and repair existing woodwork.
• Install cabinetry and other decorative and functional woodwork.
• Assist with final stages of construction to enhance building aesthetics.
• Construct, install, and repair structural frameworks including walls, floors, forms, doorframes, windows and doors.
• Build or assemble custom fixtures such as shelves, furniture and temporary displays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Estimating

Education

Carpentry certification or related trade

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential and commercial construction, with a proven ability to build, install, and repair a wide range of structures and fixtures. This role demands precision, craftsmanship, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

What You Will Be Doing

• Key duties include installing baseboards, crown molding, doors, windows, stair railings, and custom cabinets, as well as performing inspections and repairs on existing woodwork.
• Installs cabinetry and other decorative and functional woodwork.
• Assists with final stages of a construction project to enhance a building’s aesthetic appeal.
• Construct, install, and repair structural frameworks including walls, floors, forms, doorframes, windows, and doors.
• Build or assemble custom fixtures such as shelves, furniture, and temporary displays.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to provide accurate construction estimates and select cost-effective materials and wood species.
• Provide simple sketches and designs for review and approval.
• Proven track record of completing projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor helpers on-site.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure client expectations are clearly understood and met.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including 5-7 years in a journeyman carpenter role.
• Familiarity with local building codes and permitting processes.

Our Requirements

• Certification in carpentry or related trade preferred.
• Familiarity with modern tools, techniques, and safety standards.
• Compliance with safety requirements and building codes.
• Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
• Exemplifies our seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
• Leads by example fulfilling the staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship and giving.
• Agree with the *Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways. https://www.southeastchristian.org/who-we-are#mantras
• *Please read our Statement of Faith that is attached below. You will be asked if you agree with our Statement of Faith within the application process.