Installer/Carpenter

California Closets; Hawthorne (NY); On-site; USD 43,225 - 56,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Competitive hourly rate

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

A custom design firm in Hawthorne, NY, seeks an Install Carpenter/Install Apprentice to deliver and install high-end custom closet systems and wall units. The role demands precision and includes building projects within specifications, using various tools, and ensuring quality installations. Candidates should have cabinetry or woodworking experience, and possess strong math and spatial skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, medical benefits, and a career path to Installer.

Qualifications

• Experience in cabinetry, woodworking, or carpentry required.
• Good communication skills necessary for collaborative work.
• Ability to measure accurately and build with precision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install custom closet systems and units.
• Build projects accurately within time and budget.
• Use tools and equipment safely to complete installations.

Skills

Cabinetry experience

Woodworking skills

Verbal communication

Math skills

Spatial skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority for custom‑designed organizational solutions and exceptional service. We believe home is more than just a place — it should be a source of creativity, comfort, and connection. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design and install custom solutions for the whole home that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. Think of it as ‘Practical Magic.’

Job Description

The Install Carpenter/Install Apprentice will deliver and install custom closet systems, wall units, entertainment centers, garage units, home office, and more. Our installations are high-end and require precision.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Builds project accurately and within time and budget specifications.
• Uses power tools, power saws, hand tools, dowels, screws, and other tools and fasteners to complete the project.
• Attaches specified door pulls and hardware and hangs cabinet doors on frames.
• Installs light fixtures such as puck lighting and pole lighting.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cabinetry, woodworking, trim carpentry, or trade experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to appropriately measure and skillfully build.
• Very good math and spatial skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to operate complex and basic tools.
• Extremely accurate and detail oriented.
• Must be neat, as you will represent our brand.

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk, lift 50 pounds, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb stairs, kneel, and crouch.
• Visually inspect and report or fix small defects and/or minor measuring mistakes.
• Able to operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools.
• Able to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.
• Able to use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas.
• Prolonged periods standing and building.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, stretch, and move in order to take accurate and appropriate measurements.
• Visual acuity necessary to measure and assemble units and to read plans.

Benefits / Compensation

• Career path to Installer.
• Benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA.
• 401(k) with match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Competitive hourly rate, plus available overtime. Totaling $950-1250/week on average.
• You are paid while traveling to and from jobs.

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