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High-End Residential Finish Carpenter

Essel Environmental · esseltek.com
AltadenaSenior5+ yrs
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Finish carpentry for residential homes.

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Found
30 d ago · posted 2026-07-30
Location
Altadena, California

Full description

About the Role We are seeking an experienced High-End Residential Finish Carpenter to join our team on luxury custom home projects throughout the Altadena area. This position is ideal for a craftsman who takes pride in precision, attention to detail, and producing exceptional work in high-end residential environments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on custom homes, estates, and luxury remodels and is capable of delivering flawless finish carpentry with minimal supervision. Responsibilities • Install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural millwork. • Install and finish crown molding, baseboards, casing, paneling, wainscoting, and decorative trim. • Hang and adjust high-end interior and exterior doors, pocket doors, and specialty hardware. • Install custom stair systems, handrails, mantels, shelving, and wood accents. • Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and blueprints. • Perform detailed layout work and ensure all finish work meets luxury residential standards. • Scribe materials for seamless installations on custom homes. • Perform punch list items and final quality touch-ups prior to homeowner turnover. • Work alongside project managers, superintendents, designers, and other skilled trades. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site while working in occupied and high-value homes. • Protect finished surfaces, furnishings, and homeowner property throughout construction. Requirements • 5+ years of finish carpentry experience, with at least 3 years in luxury custom residential construction. • Strong experience installing: • Custom cabinetry • Crown molding • Baseboards • Door and window casing • Wainscoting • Coffered ceilings • Custom millwork • Interior doors and hardware • Built-in shelving • • Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and finish schedules. • Experience working with premium materials including hardwoods, veneers, and architectural finishes. • Skilled with miter saws, table saws, routers, track saws, laser levels, and precision measuring tools. • Ability to troubleshoot field conditions while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship. • Strong understanding of luxury home construction sequencing and punch list completion. • Excellent communication skills and professionalism when working in occupied residences. Preferred Qualifications • Experience using Procore for daily logs, punch lists, and project communication. • Experience with historic home renovations or restoration projects. • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. • Experience working with architects, designers, and discerning homeowners.

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