$26 - $30 per hour
communication with clients and supervisors to ensure project transparency. Required Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a carpenter, painter, and plasterer within a commercial environment. Demonstrated abili…
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Carpenter jobs in New York, NY
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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$24–$57/hr
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DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU? You are a self-motivated and confident leader with the experience to coordinate and drive delivery of the work program for the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board ® (IAASB ® or th…
Job Description Benefits: Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Competitive salary Lead Cabinet Installer & Finish Carpenter Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North | Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Person / On-S…
Industry leading Construction Labor Subcontractor seeks Journeyman Carpenter with skills for commercial construction for assignment in NYC. Candidate must have own tools and transportation. Must have experience in metal…
looking for steady work, a supportive staff, opportunity for advancement, and safe working conditions. We are seeking Laborers with carpenter experience for immediate job openings. Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 years of c…
$35 - $46 per hour
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Eventscape has an exciting opportunity for a junior Carpenter (Custom Millwork Fabricator) to join our wood shop. The ideal candidate will be a skilled craftsperson with an excellent attitude and willingness to learn all…
Job Description Job Description Description G-Net Construction is hiring a full-time Lead Carpenter to support commercial interior renovation and facility maintenance projects across NYC. This is a hands-on field positio…
Job Description Job Description Description: Hardscape Crew Lead Location: Central New York (CNY Area) Job Type: Full-Time About J and R Property Services At J and R Property Services, we are redefining excellence in pro…
Renovation is a boutique, high-end residential renovation company. The owners/partners of the company are both highly experienced carpenters and builders with a combined 50+ years of experience in many different aspects…
Paid time off (PTO) after a designated period of service Career growth opportunities Job Summary Seeking a talented Carpenter to join our team! In this role, you will construct, install, and repair structures and fixture…
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What carpenters earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$32 | $50k–$66k |
| Journeyman | $30–$41 | $63k–$86k |
| Master / Lead | $39–$57 | $82k–$119k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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General Contractor
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