$20 - $27 per hour
Landscaping Crew Leader-Hardscape Our landscapes are immaculate. From Louisburg to Liberty, Lee’s Summit to Lenexa, you’ll be in charge of ensuring each property meets our high standards for excellence and attention to d…
Skilled Trades · Kansas City, MO
Carpenter jobs in Kansas City, MO
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$17–$41/hr
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$53k
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Embassy Landscape Group, a distinguished provider of landscape services, is currently on the lookout for committed and driven individuals to join our Mowing Crew. As a part of our team, you will be entrusted with the man…
$18 - $22 per hour
Our landscapes are immaculate. From Louisburg to Liberty, Lee’s Summit to Lenexa, you’ll be in charge of ensuring each property meets our high standards for excellence and attention to detail. To be successful in this po…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Wil-Pav, Inc, is seeking applications from skilled maintenance workers and craftsmen. The applicant will be responsible for maintaining the shop and office facilities as well as performing assorted construction tasks as…
Join Our Team as an Installer at Closet Factory! At Closet Factory, we are the premier provider of custom storage solutions, specializing in creating personalized organization systems for every area of the home. From clo…
$25 - $28 per hour
Job Title: Commercial Finish / Interior Carpenter Job Description This role focuses on commercial finish and interior carpentry, with responsibility for installing plywood backing, hanging drywall, and installing FRP pan…
Job Title: Assembly Line Technician Location: Kansas City, MO Employment Type: Full-Time At our fast-paced facility in Kansas City, MO, we take pride in delivering high-quality products through precision assembly and rig…
$46k - $56k
A highly-respected Commercial Contractor in the area with a backlog of projects is seeking a Carpenter to join their team. This Contractor has a stable backlog of EXCITING LOCAL projects, and has been in business for ove…
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What carpenters earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$23 | $36k–$47k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$61k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$41 | $58k–$85k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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