Residential Construction Carpenter

Blackdog Builders, Inc.; Salem, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus potential

Company Profit-Sharing

401(k) matching

Job summary

Blackdog Builders, Inc. in Salem, NH, is seeking a skilled Residential Carpenter to join its home services division. This role involves a variety of smaller remodeling and repair projects, ensuring quality craftsmanship with attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of carpentry experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage client interactions professionally. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of carpentry or residential remodeling experience.
• Strong eye for detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to work directly with clients in occupied homes.
• Willingness to complete a background check post-offer.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfort using smartphones/tablets for communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle cabinetry installation and repair.
• Perform trim, molding, and millwork installation.
• Repair or replace doors and windows.
• Conduct minor kitchen and bath upgrades.
• Complete light plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Perform painting, patching, and touch-ups.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Smartphone

Basic carpentry tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Build a career where craftsmanship meets balance.

If you're a skilled carpenter who loves variety, problem-solving, and seeing the immediate results of your work, you'll thrive at Blackdog Builders . From cabinetry repairs to trim work and small remodels, you'll take on meaningful projects that make clients' homes better every day, without sacrificing your evenings or weekends.

Blackdog Builders is a locally grown, 70-person organization with five complementary business units: Design/Build Remodeling, Home Services, Silver Lake Cabinetry (retail cabinets), FloorMe (retail flooring), and Total Basement Finishing, working together to deliver an exceptional client experience. We were recently named one of Business NH Magazine's Best Places to Work in New Hampshire. Expect a friendly, flexible, family-first culture where people stay and grow.

As a Residential Carpenter for our home services division, you'll handle a range of smaller remodeling and repair projects for our homeowners. You'll be the professional clients trust to get things done right, the first time.

Typical work includes:

• Cabinetry installation and repair
• Trim, molding, and millwork installation
• Door and window repairs or replacements
• Minor kitchen and bath upgrades
• Light plumbing and electrical repairs
• Tile, flooring, and finish work
• Painting, patching, and touch-ups

This is not large-scale framing; it's hands-on, detailed residential work that keeps every day different and rewarding.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of carpentry or residential remodeling experience (or equivalent skillset)
• Strong eye for detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to work directly and professionally with clients in occupied homes
• Strong communication skills in English, written and verbal
• Comfort using smartphones/tablets for communication and job tracking
• Your own basic carpentry tools and a reliable vehicle
• Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
• Willingness to work in Southern NH and Northern MA
• Ability to work safely indoors/outdoors, on ladders, and occasionally on roofs
• Willingness to complete a background check (post-offer, consistent with law)
• A values-driven mindset, integrity, quality, and teamwork matter here
• Steady, full-time, W-2 Employee, year-round work
• Flexible schedule: 4-day or 5-day work week
• Pay: $28.00 to $33.00/hour (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus potential (individual job results)
• Company Profit-Sharing
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• Dental & supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 5% of pay
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• A supportive, fun, and rewarding workplace

Blackdog Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, military status, marital status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.

Employment with Blackdog Builders, Inc. is at-will. Any offer of employment may be contingent on a background check conducted after a conditional offer and in compliance with applicable laws. Driving record checks may be required for roles involving company/insured driving.

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Job type

Full Time

Additional benefits

• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 5% of pay
• A supportive, fun, and rewarding workplace
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company Profit-Sharing
• Dental & supplemental insurance options
• Flexible schedule: 4-day or 5-day workweek
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Performance-based bonus potential (individual job results)
• Steady, full-time, W-2 Employee, year-round work