Field Carpenter

Upbuilders; Michigan; On-site; USD 39,950 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employee match

Paid holidays

Local project work

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

Upbuilders in Michigan is looking for a skilled builder to join their team. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on carpentry and is passionate about creating high-quality housing for the community. Responsibilities include framing, installations, and supporting renovation projects while ensuring quality and efficiency.

The role offers a pay range of $29-$35 per hour, along with benefits such as paid time off, 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement in the construction leadership path.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of residential construction experience required.
• Comfortable with carpentry tools and materials.
• Ability to perform quality work independently or on a team.

Responsibilities

• Frame walls, closets, and non-structural components.
• Install, repair, and maintain doors, windows, and trim.
• Support renovations and assist with flooring installation.

Skills

Hands-on carpentry experience

Problem solving

Clear communication

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Common carpentry tools

Job description

AV Housing Solutions is a real estate development and redevelopment company based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

We create high-quality housing through both ground-up development and the redevelopment of undervalued properties. Our projects include affordable rental housing, full residential renovations, and for-sale homes built with first-time home buyers in mind.

We believe affordable housing should never mean compromising on quality. Our mission is to transform undervalued properties into clean, safe, and beautiful homes, giving working families across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan places they are proud to call home.

Our work sits at the intersection of real estate, construction, operations, and community impact. We identify housing opportunities, develop practical project plans, execute construction, and deliver homes that create long-term value for residents, buyers, neighborhoods, and our community.

Our field team is the backbone of that mission!

Our Values:

• Faith and Family First
• Extreme Ownership
• Everything is Figure-out-able
• Agility

The Kind of Work We Do

Our projects are practical, hands-on, and purpose-driven.

• Multi-family and Single Family residential projects
• Affordable rental housing
• Housing projects designed to create long-term value in Upper Peninsula communities

Field work may include light interior framing, layout adjustments, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, trim, cabinets, exterior repairs, punch-list work, and other construction tasks that move projects from plan to completion.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a practical builder, strong teammate, and future leader.

The ideal candidate has solid hands-on carpentry experience and enjoys construction work, but also wants to understand the bigger picture. This person cares about how field work affects the project, the budget, the schedule, the buyer or resident, and the long-term value of the property.

You may be a good fit if you are:

• A hands-on builder who enjoys solving real field problems
• A clear communicator who asks good questions
• A steady teammate who helps others get better
• A growth-minded person who wants a future in construction and real estate leadership
• Someone who cares about quality, efficiency, and community impact
• Someone who wants to help build attainable housing for renters and first-time home buyers across Marquette County
• Someone who can work hard, stay organized, and keep projects moving
• Someone who takes pride in doing work that matters

You do not need to have every answer today. You do need to be dependable, coachable, thoughtful, and hungry to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Frame walls, closets, soffits, chases, openings, and non-structural interior components
• Perform framing repairs and general carpentry work
• Install and repair doors, windows, trim, casing, baseboard, and hardware
• Install cabinets, countertops, shelving, and practical finish components
• Support kitchen, bathroom, and full-home renovation work
• Assist with flooring prep and installation as needed
• Complete drywall backing, blocking, patch support, and general wall preparation
• Perform exterior construction repairs including decks, stairs, railings, siding repairs, and entries
• Read and follow scopes of work and field direction
• Identify field issues and communicate them clearly
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites
• Work with crew members, subcontractors, and project leadership
• Help keep construction and renovation projects moving on schedule
• Support AV Housing Solutions' standard of clean, safe, durable, functional, high-value homes

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on carpentry, remodeling, or residential construction experience
• Comfortable using common carpentry tools safely and efficiently, including tape measure, levels, squares, saws, drills, drivers, nailers, routers, sanders, and other standard jobsite tools
• Working knowledge of residential construction materials, including dimensional lumber, sheet goods, trim materials, fasteners, adhesives, doors, cabinets, flooring products, and common repair materials
• Ability to perform accurate layout, measuring, cutting, fastening, fitting, shimming, leveling, and installation work
• Experience with light interior framing, blocking, backing, trim, doors, cabinets, and practical finish carpentry
• Ability to understand how materials, methods, and field decisions affect quality, schedule, budget, and long-term durability
• Ability to complete quality work efficiently
• Experience with renovation, framing, finish work, or general residential construction
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel between projects within Marquette County
• Ability to lift materials, work on ladders, and perform physical jobsite tasks
• Strong attendance and dependability
• Professional attitude and strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn, improve, and grow with the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with residential renovations, redevelopment projects, multifamily housing, or new residential construction
• Strong hands-on carpentry ability, roughly equivalent to an experienced apprentice or near-journeyman level
• Experience in rough and finish carpentry
• Ability to guide or mentor less-experienced crew members
• Basic understanding of residential building codes and safe construction practices
• Ability to help plan work, identify material needs, and keep jobs moving
• Interest in growing into Foreman, Project Management, construction leadership

Compensation and Benefits

AV Housing Solutions offers:

• $29-$35/hour, depending on experience
• Steady, year-round work
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employee match
• Paid holidays
• Paid training opportunities
• Local project work within Marquette County
• Opportunity for advancement into Foreman or Project Management
• Opportunity to grow into construction and real estate leadership
• Meaningful work that helps improve housing in Upper Peninsula communities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gwinn, MI 49841 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gwinn, MI 49841: Relocate before starting work (Required)