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Floater Maintenance Technician (M-F 8AM – 5PM) – Los Angeles County Join a growing and dedicated team maintaining apartment communities throughout Los Angeles County. We are actively hiring skilled Maintenance Technician…
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Carpenter jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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$22–$53/hr
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$69k
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5+ years of handyman or multi-trade experience required. ~ Skilled across multiple trade areas under and learning from skilled carpenters, drywallers, painters, plumbers, and electricians. ~ Prior work as a maintenance t…
$23 - $29 per hour
The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems…
$110k - $150k
Rough Carpentry Project Manager Location: Compton, CA, 90220 Country: United States Salary: $110000-$150000 Start Date: Description: About the job We are seeking a skilled and experienced Rough Carpentry Project Manager…
$210 - $260 per day
About the Lead Windows and Doors Installer position: Pay and Benefits: $210-$260 per day Language(s): English and/or Spanish Expected Hiring Date(s): 1-3 weeks Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday We are looking for…
Handyman – Subcontractor Position (Hourly Pay + Referral Bonus!) We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our team and provide excellent customer service to our clients. This is a subcontractor position…
Position Summary Carpenter 13850 DDC - Glendale, AZ Job Description: Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for the general carpentry maintenance, repair and remodeling of all casino faciliti…
$33.52 - $41.9 per hour
What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to…
$22 - $28 per hour
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$24 per hour
Facilities Maintenance Technician Become a Rusnak! Join Rusnak Auto Group, a leading automotive organization with over 60 years of success serving Greater Los Angeles and Southern California. We are proud to offer a dyna…
$250 per day
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and driven Handyman for Real Property Management. The Handyman is responsible for providing basic residential maintenance for the properties we manage. Strong candidate will br…
HANDYMAN The Handyman is a part time, as-needed position that may require early mornings, late nights, and weekends. The Handyman main duties include maintaining functionality of banquet and office spaces by repairing, i…
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What carpenters earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
| Journeyman | $28–$38 | $59k–$79k |
| Master / Lead | $37–$53 | $76k–$110k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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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Lead Carpenter
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