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Carpenter jobs in Sacramento, 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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$20–$47/hr
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$61k
Median, full-time
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We're looking for a customer-focused Garage Door Technician to diagnose garage door issues, perform repairs and installations, and recommend solutions to homeowners. This is a hands-on role that combines technical work,…
$22.34 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full time ORDER BUILDER positions. Location : Canteen - 4041 C Street, Sacramento, CA 95819. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedulle. Sunday, 12:00 pm to fin…
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Lead Field Service TechnicianLocation: California, Reno NV, Portland OR, Seattle WAWho We ArePower Storage Solutions is a leader in stored energy solutions for telecommunication…
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the role of a full-time, temporary Fisheries Biologist position with an anticipated start date of September 28, 2026. The project length is expe…
$35 - $40 per hour
openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed Provide assistance to other craft workers, such as carpenters, masons, and operators Raise structures and salvage useful materials The abi…
$21 - $31 per hour
QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation , is the nation's largest self performing flooring contractor and the leading provider of polished concrete, epoxy, urethane, and exterior coatings for pedestrian and vehicl…
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~ Bonus based on performance ~ Company parties ~ Health insurance ~ Paid time off ~ Training & development ~401(k) ~ Free uniforms ~ Competitive salary ~ Dental insurance ~ Tuiti…
Job Description Job Description The Lead Foreman – Solar & Energy Storage is responsible for overseeing and executing the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage solutions on residentia…
$19 - $24 per hour
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) matching ~ Paid time off ~ Training & development Job Title: Extras Landscape Foreman Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour depending…
Position Summary The HVAC Service Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of HVAC systems, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest s…
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What carpenters earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$47 | $67k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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