Experienced Carpenter - Rupp Family Builders

Ideal for an experienced carpenter or framing subcontractor who is looking to grow in a healthy steady work environment with a company that want's to invest in you.

START DATE: January 21, 2025

COMPENSATION:

$28/Hour for Candidates with 1-2 Year of Hands on Experience

$31/Hour for Candidates with 2-4 Years of Hands on Experience

$35+/Hour for Candidates with 5 or More Years of Hands on Experience

W-2 EMPLOYEE ONLY

SCHEDULE:

Full-time / Four 10s Monday - Thursday 7:00 am PST - 5:30 pm PST

40 hours per week - FRIDAYS OFF

LOCATION: PORTLAND, OREGON (Portland Metro)

Onsite, In-Person, Work-from-Work Position

Must Have Your Own Hand Tools and Belt and Transportation. ALL OTHER TOOLS PROVIDED

Founded in 2013, Rupp Family Builders is a woman-owned, family-run and operated residential construction operation, specializing in six-week kitchen remodels and four-week bathroom remodels. Full renovations and Specialty Custom Homes.

Rupp Family Builders is a trusted partner for top-notch, trending designs built for function. Homeowners rely on us because they trust us to create new and unique spaces in their homes. Not only do we do it well, but we also deliver quick service so customers can get back to living in their homes.

Each carpenter brings a skill set and perspective that helps us serve our customers better, but they don't work alone! 80% of our trades are IN-HOUSE!

- We have plumbers, electricians, and cabinetry specialists at the ready on our team, so projects can be completed in a timely and efficient manner without sacrificing quality.

We also stand out from traditional general contractors because WE ARE NOT A BANK! We handle our cash flow proactively by requiring an initial 20% deposit for each project and dishing out progress billing every two weeks. We've created this system so our staff can focus on their jobs without any unnecessary distractions.

Our team is growing! We need an experienced carpenter who can come be a part of our team, jump in with our staff and help get the work done!

Sick of relying on flakey business owners that don't make payroll on time?

Tired of chasing invoicing clients while juggling mounting bills?

Looking for a company that cares about your immediate success as much as your work life balance and family at home?

Join the Rupp Family!!!

Rupp Family Builders Core Values

Integrity. We foster excellent relationships with each other, and our customers based on trust and honesty. We are loyal, hardworking, and don't make excuses for ourselves or each other. We always assume responsibility.

Pride. We are proud of our craft. We take the time to work out the steps to produce a high-quality, functional remodel and execute the plan through care and attention to detail. We have a passion for what we do, and it shows.

Conscientious. We make thoughtful decisions by assessing the impact the decision will have on others. Our actions demonstrate we care because we approach every situation with the forethought and precision to deliver quality service.

Family. We do what is best for the whole. We look out for others.

Limber. We have an open heart and a willingness to do whatever it takes to move the project forward. We are problem-solvers with a sense of humor but always focus on solutions. We are eager to learn and proactively look ahead to what's next.

Work with Us, Grow with Us

Because we prefer to keep things in-house, we highly value developing and growing our own talent. You may start as our carpenter, but you will have the opportunity to ascend to higher positions in our organization with more earning potential. And we can actively work with you on what your best fit path might be.

Key Responsibilities

1. Thoughtfully think through your assigned job tasks each day and plan your steps to complete it efficiently (Least steps to and from the work area and the staging area) so you are contributing to getting the job done on or ahead of schedule.
   
   Success Metrics: Complete 75% of your assigned tasks within the communicated time frames. Prepare and submit daily logs each day to track progress. 25% or less of your assigned tasks overrun the projected time frames in a 90-day rolling period.
   
   
2. Maintain and work through a daily active punch list for each task. Proactively communicate and coordinate with supervisors/project coordinator about progress. Notify supervisors/project coordinator of change orders, and material needs so that work is not delayed

Success Metric: Zero fire drills

1. Track tasks expenses (labor and materials) with entry into BuilderTrend so that your work can be costed accurately.
   
   Success Metric: 100% of tasks completed when totaled budgeted versus actual are all within budget for the tasks completed in the prior 6-month rolling period.
   
   
2. Keep the job site organized, tidy, and ready for work the next day.
   
   Success Metric: No more than one homeowner call or complaint regarding the acceptable cleanliness and organization of the project area in a rolling 3-month period.
   
   
3. 5-Star homeowner review
   
   Success Metric: Keep emergency call backs from the homeowner to less than 3 in a 12-month rolling period.

Ideal Characteristics:

• 3 years' experience working on construction projects that have an average budget of $40,000 - $100,000 per project
• Detail oriented
• Organized and great at writing things down
• Has a plan to create a plan
• OCD and does not like to work in a mess
• Prefers proactive planning to reactive chaos
• Excited to work with people you can call family

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (7 days)
• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Vision Insurance (for employee*)
• Dental Insurance available
• 401K
• Monthly Vehicle Stipend.
  
  • You are not expected to work from your vehicle. Only commute
• 4-Day workweek

COMPENSATION:

$28/Hour for Candidates with 1-2 Year of Hands on Experience

$31/Hour for Candidates with 2-4 Years of Hands on Experience

$35+/Hour for Candidates with 5 or More Years of Hands on Experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Apply online
2. Complete The ALL IN Assessment online within 24 hours of application (Approximately 35 minutes to complete)
3. Initial Phone Interview (Approximately 15 minutes)
4. Skills Test
5. Onsite Interview (Approximately 1.5 hours)
6. Trial Week: Experience a typical week with us us! (Approximately 10-40 hours PAID)
   Note: We will schedule based on your availability