Master Craftsman/Finish Carpenter

Ace Handyman Services; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Employee referral bonuses

Sign-on bonus

Company issued iPad

Uniforms/apparel

Job summary

Ace Handyman Services in Melrose, Massachusetts is seeking a Master Craftsman for a full-time, on-site role. You will perform finish carpentry and handyman tasks for residential and light commercial projects, delivering precise results while avoiding administrative hassles.

You will work with a professional office team and owner who schedule, dispatch, and bill clients, offering year-round hours and a supportive environment in the Melrose area and surrounding towns.

Qualifications

• AT LEAST 5 TO 7 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN FINISH CARPENTRY, HOME REMODELING, OR RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE.
• OWN A SET OF STANDARD HAND AND POWER TOOLS SUITABLE FOR PROFESSIONAL FINISH CARPENTRY.
• RELIABLE TRUCK OR VAN CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING TOOLS, LADDERS, AND MATERIALS.
• VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND ACTIVE AUTO INSURANCE.
• OUTGOING PERSONALITY WITH CLEAR COMMUNICATION TO HOMEOWNERS.
• PHYSICAL STAMINA TO LIFT UP TO 75 POUNDS, CLIMB LADDERS, AND WORK IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
• ABILITY TO PASS A STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECK.

Responsibilities

• INSTALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM, CROWN MOLDING, BASEBOARDS, WAINSCOTING, AND CASING.
• HANG INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS, INSTALL WINDOWS, AND ADJUST HARDWARE.
• BUILD AND INSTALL SHELVING, BUILT-INS, CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPS.
• PERFORM HIGH-QUALITY WOOD PATCHING, DRYWALL REPAIRS, AND FINISH TOUCH-UPS.
• ASSESS ON-SITE CHALLENGES AND PROPOSE PRACTICAL, PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS.
• USE A SMARTPHONE APP TO VIEW SCHEDULE, LOG PROGRESS, TRACK MATERIALS, AND CAPTURE PHOTOS.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Customer communication

Project planning

On-site troubleshooting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Full-time Melrose, Massachusetts On-site $35 - $38/hr

Posted Tuesday, 8/4/2026

Position Overview

If you are a skilled craftsman who loves the hands-on work of finish carpentry but is tired of the unpaid hassles of running a business—like chasing leads, writing estimates, and tracking down payments—this role is designed for you! We provide a supportive environment where you can focus entirely on your trade. As a Master Craftsman with our team, you will work on a diverse range of residential and light commercial projects, bringing our clients' visions to life with precision and care.

This is a full-time, W2 position that offers independence in the field, backed by a professional office team and owner that handles all scheduling, dispatch, and customer billing. You will enjoy regular, year-round hours, a respectful working environment, and the pride of representing a highly trusted brand across Melrose, Malden, Wakefield, Lynnfield, Saugus, and more.

What Success Looks Like

Your primary goal is to deliver high-quality craftsmanship while providing a seamless, stress-free experience for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you will arrive at scheduled residential jobs, review the scope of work with the homeowner, and complete finish carpentry or handyman-related projects efficiently and safely. You will keep your workspace clean and communicate clearly with both the homeowner and our office staff.

Over time, success means building a personal reputation for reliability and excellence. You will become a go-to craftsman for repeat clients in Melrose and the surrounding areas, maintain high customer satisfaction ratings, and help mentor newer team members by sharing your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Install interior and exterior trim, crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, and casing.

Hang interior and exterior doors, install windows, and adjust hardware for proper fit and operation.

Build and install custom shelving, built-ins, cabinets, and countertops, etc.

Perform high-quality wood patching, drywall repairs, and interior/exterior touch-up work to ensure a seamless finish.

Assess unexpected project challenges on-site and propose practical, professional solutions, often with “outside the box” solutions, if necessary.

Use a smartphone app to view your schedule, log job progress, track materials, capture project pictures, and document completed work.

What You Bring (Must-Haves)

At least 5 to 7 years of professional experience in finish carpentry, home remodeling, or residential maintenance.

Your own set of standard hand and power tools fit for professional finish carpentry.

A reliable truck or van capable of transporting tools, ladders, and materials required to complete the work

A valid driver's license and active auto insurance.

An outgoing personality with the ability to communicate politely and clearly with homeowners.

The physical stamina to lift up to 75 pounds, climb ladders, and work in various residential settings.

The ability to pass a standard background check.

Nice-to-Haves

Prior experience working as an independent contractor, 10+ years of experience across a variety of trades, or running your own handyman service.

Proficient skills in secondary trades, such as drywall installation and repair, interior and exterior painting and/or gutter and siding experience would be ideal.

Prior experience using digital scheduling or dispatch software on a mobile device is a big plus!

What We Offer

Consistent, year-round W2 employment with a predictable weekly schedule. Availability for weekend work, if desired.

Independence in the field without the burden of administrative overhead, marketing tasks, or billing disputes.

A supportive office team and owner dedicated to booking your schedule and managing client expectations.

Performance and employee referral bonuses

Sign-on bonus (after completing 90 days on the job)

Company issued iPad with app software

Company branded uniforms/apparel