Faroe Woodworks is in search of a lead carpenter who has five or more years of residential renovation experience. We are a small custom renovation company working on beautiful old homes in Hamilton, Ontario. Our company focuses on high quality, clean, and thoughtful remodels. We have a great relationship with all of our homeowners and we value clear communication throughout the whole renovation experience.
A little bit about ourselves! Team Faroe performs almost all of the work in-house except for the licensed trades and some exterior work. We are a small team that all work together to push a project ahead - estimating, budgets, design, problem-solving, material orders etc. We work hard but respect people’s outside lives (family time, weekends off). We love music, movies and having a laugh. We are progressive, inclusive and democratic. We take the time to train, teach and develop/refine skills.
We are looking for someone with the following skills -
Advanced carpentry skills - frame to finish. Custom stair and rafter work, custom door work, all aspects of finished trim, structural framing.
Reading and building from construction drawings.
Site management of sub-contractors and trade partners.
Leading a small crew of 2 to 3 people.
Confident and comfortable with client interaction.
Preferred quality in plaster/drywall works and tile works including modern waterproofing methods.
Strong attention to all finished details and being able to clearly see and plan how construction comes together.
Being able to problem solve the inevitable challenges that come with old homes (helping sub-trades brainstorm solutions to the inevitable challenges that come with old homes).
This is a full time position starting September paying $30 to $40 dollars an hour depending on experience.
To apply - email patrick@faroewood.com.
We appreciate all applications but will only be responding to successful candidates!
