Job Description
Rush Commercial Construction is looking for a Carpenter to join our team. This role is responsible for performing basic framing and finish work, including stairway construction, door hanging, and structural repairs. It requires a high level of craftsmanship, jobsite organization, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently. Additional duties include supporting scheduling needs and maintaining tools and materials.
Company Overview
Rush Commercial Construction brings 38 years of experience across the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound region, delivering construction excellence grounded in integrity and a deep commitment to quality. We approach every project with an owner’s mindset—ensuring schedules, budgets, and building performance are carefully managed from start to finish. As a trusted partner, our clients return to us for our reliability, resourcefulness, and collaborative approach. We are equally dedicated to the well-being of our employees, fostering a culture of safety, respect, and professional growth on every job site.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Perform basic framing and finish work
· Utilize knowledge of stairway construction, door hanging, and hardware
· Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue
· Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
· Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures
· Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned
· Maintain a clean, safe, and secure job site
· Proven track record demonstrating self-motivation and ability to operate independently
· Forecast production schedule
· Regular “on time” attendance
· Able to work Saturdays and possibly Sundays, when needed
· Willing and able to follow directions
· Ethical, honest, and accountable
· Meet milestone dates, floor/roof structure, dry-in etc.
· Ensure quality control of materials and mechanical attachments in accordance with structural design
· Safeguard materials against loss damage and minimize waste
· Maintain daily tool log including, but not limited to, ladders, scaffolds, lasers, calibration, extension cords,
and mechanical guards
Supporting Duties & Responsibilities
· Assist Superintendent to forecast long lead items by assessing schedule or accelerating current schedule
Job Requirements
·Education
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
·Experience
Minimum of 2 years of carpentry experience
• Special Skills
Requires experience with hand and power tools on a project jobsite, knowledge of proper lifting protocol and able to wear personal protection equipment including eye protection, head protections, reflective outerwear and proper footwear.
Ability to operate forklift of all sizes- Certified or ability to get certification as Rigger/ Signalman.
·Certifications and/or Licenses
First Aid and CPR trained
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job require transporting materials at various job sites, operating equipment/machinery, and performing construction-related tasks on an active construction site. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Compensation:
• Hourly range (DOE): $25 - $35 per hour
• Annual bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Insurance, HSA, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k), 401 (k) Match. Other supplemental plans available upon request.
PTO: 68 hours of paid time off (combined vacation and sick leave) per year
Paid Holiday:8 paid company holidays annually.
Pre-Employment Screening Notice:
This position is classified assafety-sensitive. As such, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a background checkanda drug screening that includes testing for Cannabis.
Please note: For non-safety-sensitive roles, our drug screening process doesnotinclude Cannabis, in alignment with Washington State law.
For more information about The Rush Companies, please visit:
http://www.therushcompanies.com/rushcareers
Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not exhaustive
or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Are you willing to submit to a drug screening (including cannabis) as part of the pre-employment process for this safety-sensitive position?
Ability to Commute:
• Silverdale, WA 98383 (Required)
Work Location: In person