Victoria Beachcomber - A Senior Tradesman Carpenter

A Senior Tradesman Carpenter leads rough and finish carpentry projects, interprets complex blueprints, and guides junior crew members on residential or commercial job sites.

Job Overview

• Role Type: Senior Tradesman / Journey-Level Carpenter
• Reports To: Site Supervisor, Project Manager, or Construction Superintendent
• Job Summary: Oversee, construct, install, and repair wooden structures, frameworks, custom joinery, and fixtures while ensuring all work strictly adheres to safety guidelines and local building codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan & Layout: Read, interpret, and work from architectural blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan daily task sequences and take precise measurements.
• Rough & Structural Carpentry: Build and erect structural frameworks, walls, floors, roof trusses, concrete formwork, scaffolding, and temporary shoring.
• Finish & Custom Joinery: Fabricate and install high-end trim, moldings, doors, windows, staircases, custom cabinetry, and architectural woodwork.
• Repairs & Maintenance: Inspect existing timber structures or furniture, diagnose structural or joint damage, and execute precision repairs.
• Leadership & Coordination: Guide, mentor, and supervise apprentices, laborers, or sub-contractors on site, coordinating work schedules with other trades like plumbing and electrical.
• Quality & Safety: Enforce site safety rules, maintain tool upkeep, and ensure compliance with building regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Trade Qualification: Trade-certified carpenter qualification or recognized vocational apprenticeship completion.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on carpentry experience, with proven journey-level or supervisory background in the field .
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency with hand and power tools (saws, routers, sanders, levels, nail guns).
  • Strong math and spatial calculation skills for material take-offs and cutting lists.
  • Deep knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and wood types.
• Physical & Soft Skills: Physical stamina for heavy lifting and standing; strong communication, problem-solving, and team-coordination abilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All other applicants will be thanked for their interest.