$115.36k - $140.19k
THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY. This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisi…
Skilled Trades · San Francisco, CA
Carpenter jobs in San Francisco, 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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$25–$61/hr
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$79k
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Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Journeyman Carpenter to support operations at the San Francisco VA Medical Center located at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121. If you…
and collaborative work environment make us a sought-after employer in the construction sector. Are you an experienced Journeyman Carpenter in the construction industry eager to thrive in a respected, dynamic organization…
$35 - $50 per hour
Do you have a passion for crafting immersive, experiential builds that bring environments to life? We're looking for a skilled fabricator/designer to help design and construct custom photobooths for bars. These booths ra…
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…
Louis Ptak Construction has a perfect opportunity for you. Louis Ptak Construction has been building exceptional projects throughout California since 1998 as a General Contractor and Carpentry Subcontractor. Our portfoli…
$83.33k - $101.27k
This announcement has been reopened to accept additional applications. Applicants who previously submitted an application need not re-apply. 5/18/26 Informational Update: The (Working at SFO) section and desirable qualif…
$40 per hour
experience ~ Hands-on skill across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall ~ Prior work as a maintenance technician, carpenter, plumber, or electrician strongly preferred ~ Strong troubleshooting ability —…
$89.18k - $105.82k
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. 10/31/25 - This announcement is being reposted for additional recruitment. If you previously applied to this announcement, you do not need to reapp…
$80k - $120k
Job Title: Lead Facilities Technician Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Lead Maintenance Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the transformation of a 700-acre site into a sustainable, mix…
About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of…
Lead Service Technician Mercedes-Benz of San Francisco Are you a successful technician ready to take the next step into shop leadership? If you take pride in clean, accurate work and want to mentor and develop the team a…
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What carpenters earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Journeyman | $32–$44 | $67k–$91k |
| Master / Lead | $42–$61 | $87k–$126k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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