Apprentice Carpenter – High-End Residential Construction

*About Us* Monsen Collins Builders is a Saratoga-based design-build custom home builder and remodeling contractor. Since 2000, we have served the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Palo Alto, and Cupertino. We take on a small number of homes at a time so that an owner is on every job. Our work, from custom homes and ADUs to remodels and additions, is guided by a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and accountability. *About the Role* This is an opportunity to learn high-end finish carpentry from experienced journeymen on some of the finest custom homes in the Bay Area. You’ll work alongside our crew on cabinetry, millwork, specialty doors, and exterior cladding, building your skills one project at a time. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, and takes pride in doing things the right way. Hard work and steady improvement are recognized and rewarded here. *What You’ll Do* _Support the Crew_ * Assist journeymen with installing cabinetry, built-ins, trim, paneling, doors, and hardware. * Make measured cuts, prep materials, and help with layout under direction. * Help install siding, cladding, flashing, and weather-resistive barriers. * Install backing and blocking as directed. _Keep the Jobsite Running_ * Load, unload, stage, and organize materials and tools. * Protect finished surfaces, floors, and furnishings, especially in occupied homes. * Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized throughout the day. _Learn and Grow_ * Learn to read plans, elevations, and shop drawings. * Develop the precision needed for high-end finish work, including tight joints and close tolerances. * Learn the proper and safe use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary equipment. * Take direction well, ask questions, and apply feedback on the next task. *What You Bring* * [0–3] years of construction or carpentry experience. Shop class, trade school, or related experience is a plus. * Genuine interest in building a career in construction. * Reliability and punctuality. * Strong work ethic and willingness to learn. * Attention to detail and care for quality. * Commitment to safety. * Ability to lift up to [50] lbs, work on ladders, and stay on your feet throughout the workday. * Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. * A basic set of hand tools, such as a tape measure, hammer, utility knife, speed square, and tool belt. *Benefits* * Hands-on training from experienced journeymen * A clear path to advancement as your skills grow * Health insurance options * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Paid vacation * Paid sick time * Paid holidays * Retirement plan Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * On-the-job training * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person