Skilled Carpenter

Baxter Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Home Manager, LLC, Baxter Construction's sister company, seeks a Residential Master Carpenter for interior and exterior repairs, remodels and retrofits of residential structures in NJ. The role requires deep carpentry expertise, strong client communication, and reliable self-management across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining high quality, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring code-compliant work.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of carpentry experience in residential construction or remodeling.
• Provide own tools and transportation to job sites.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate hand and power carpentry tools.
• Lift 50 pounds and climb ladders to 25 feet.
• Build, install, and repair structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings and cabinetry.

Responsibilities

• Fully complete projects with high quality on first pass.
• Be knowledgeable of all trades related to residential single-family home construction and maintenance.
• Monitor work and ensure compliance with state and federal codes.
• Work independently and manage multiple jobs/sites daily.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Tools ownership

Residential trades knowledge

Communication

Word/Excel

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Skilled Carpenter

Carpenter with Residential Experience

Baxter Construction's sister company, Total Home Manager, LLC, a residential carpentry, repair and maintenance company servicing Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset and Bucks Counties seeks an experienced, customer-service oriented Residential Master Carpenter for Interior and exterior repairs, remodels, construction and retrofitting residential structures made of wood, plaster, concrete, or brick including but not limited to:

• Millwork/cabinetry
• Interior and exterior trim
• Doors and Windows
• Decks and Siding

• Minor Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Drywall/Sheetrock

• Layout

If you’re the person we are looking for you’ll be...

Professional, friendly, polite, efficient, excellent at communicating with clients, diligent and thorough in your work, passionate about providing exceptional service, and a team player.

Responsibilities include:

• Consistently complete projects at a very high level of quality on a "first time basis".
• Must be knowledgeable of all trades related to residential single family home construction and maintenance
• Monitors work, verify adherence to state and federal code requirements
• Work independently and easily transition to multiple jobs and sites daily

Job requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in carpentry.
• Provide own tools and transportation.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate hand and power carpentry tools.
• Lift more than 50 pounds; climb ladders 25' +
• Build, install, and repair structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry with or without prints.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Conscientious with problem analysis and judgment skills
• Ability to multitask and be highly organized
• Residence within 30 min. driving range to the Princeton/ Hopewell service area.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and phone apps a must.
• Enjoy the quick pace of small / multiple jobs.

Company Description

Baxter Construction's sister company Total Home Manager offers a single-source solution for complete interior and exterior home repair, maintenance, and management services. From repairs and small renovations to managing your home's recurring maintenance, we have you covered. One call to THM is all you need to do - we take it from there.