Home Remodeling Trainee - Carpenter (Full-Time, W2!)

West Shore Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment with benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Insurance coverage

Unlimited overtime opportunities

NCCER Accredited Training Units

Company-provided tools and equipment

Vehicle, gas, and drive time

Job summary

West Shore Home is seeking a Home Remodeling Trainee in Grand Rapids, MI, to join our Installation Team. The role focuses on installing bathtubs/showers, remodeling projects, and learning NCCER training.”

You will work with our Installation Manager, Lead Installers, Trainers, and Operations staff from our Kentwood location, with a standard 6:30 AM start and a path to growth through world-class training and company-provided tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, remodeling, plumbing, construction – or a hunger to learn.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have a valid smart phone or smart device to log into company systems using two-factor authentication

Responsibilities

• Meet at our warehouse at 6:30AM, gather materials, and load company trucks
• Drive to customers home, greet and establish rapport
• Complete controlled demolition of the bathtub/shower area
• Install new bathtub/shower pan and acrylic wall surround, update plumbing as needed
• Show extreme attention to detail and care for customer’s home by properly cleaning up following installation
• Obtain necessary signed documents & payment from customer, and return to warehouse

Skills

Carpentry

Remodeling

Plumbing

Construction

Hand tools

Tape measure reading

Valid Driver’s License

Smartphone login

Tools

NCCER Training Units

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company who values your craftsmanship, skill, and experience? Join a team who works just as hard for you as you do for our customers.

As a Home Remodeling Trainee on our Grand Rapids team, you will join us on our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home® by consistently delivering five-star shower installation and bath remodel experiences to our customers.

You will report directly to our Installation Manager and work closely with our Lead Installers, Trainers, and Warehouse/Operations professionals.

Why Work at West Shore Home?

We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We are proud that our commitment to culture has earned us the Top Workplaces USA award for four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) as one of the nation’s top employers, as well as distinct recognition in the following categories: Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.

We’ve got you covered with:

• Full-time, year-round W2 employment with a generous benefits package including insurances, Paid Time Off, 401k with company match
• Unlimited overtime opportunities that pay up to DOUBLE your normal wage
• Access to world-class training programs through our NCCER Accredited Training Units led by our Certified Instructors & Trainers to help you level up your career
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• A vehicle, gas, and drive time covered by West Shore Home

What It Takes to Succeed

At West Shore Home, we are Default Aggressive towards our goals and take Extreme Ownership of our results. We’ll provide you with the training and tools to set you up for success, and we hope that you’ll bring:

• Experience in carpentry, remodeling, plumbing, construction – or a hunger to learn!
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have a valid smart phone or smart device in order to log into Company required systems using two-factor authentication

A Day in the Life

In this role, you can expect to:

• Meet at our warehouse at 6:30AM, gather materials, and load company trucks
• Drive to customers home, greet and establish rapport
• Complete controlled demolition of the bathtub/shower area
• Install new bathtub/shower pan and acrylic wall surround, update plumbing as needed
• Show extreme attention to detail and care for customer’s home by properly cleaning up following installation
• Obtain necessary signed documents & payment from customer, and return to warehouse

More to Know

• Schedule: Non-exempt role with standard hours Monday – Friday beginning at 6:30AM, end times may vary
• Location: Kentwood, MI
• Seniority Level: Entry-Level, Associate

Our Growth Story

What started as a local window & door replacement company in a small Pennsylvania suburb has grown into a technology-enabled home improvement powerhouse with over 3,000 employees across 20+ states. With continued national expansion plans, we have committed ourselves to staying true to our roots with a customer-first mindset and an employee-centric culture. While we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we are aligned by our values and are driven by a common goal – becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®.

We operate at our best when every employee works to achieve their individual potential. To facilitate this, West Shore Home actively invests in our people by providing the structure and support to challenge you as you grow professionally and offering tools to achieve personal satisfaction. If you are looking to unlock your potential and find out what you are truly capable of, there is no better place to do so.

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