Field Operations Carpenter
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Company: SpaceStars Deck Builders
Department: Field Operations (Production / Installation)
Job Title: Carpenter
Reports To: Field Operations Manager
Direct Reports: None
Mission of the Field Operations Department: Provide the absolute highest quality of materials, workmanship, attention to detail, customer service, and consistency to our clients.
Company Vision: Be an organization where great people can build an amazing career and life for themselves and their families, develop as people, and be part of a high integrity team environment, through strong systems and processes, training, and personal development.
Company Values: Integrity, Hard Work, Perseverance, Continuous Improvement, Striving for Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Urgency, Thoughtfulness, Open Mindedness.
Position Overview
SpaceStars Deck Builders is seeking energetic and technically skilled Carpenters to join our Field Operations team in Southeast Michigan. As a premier deck building company, we are looking for individuals who take pride in craftsmanship and are "Outcome Obsessed," ensuring every project meets our absolute highest quality standards for workmanship and attention to detail.
This role is designed for those looking to build an amazing career within a high-integrity team environment that values continuous improvement and personal development. You will work under the guidance of our Field Operations leadership to execute deck construction projects safely and efficiently.
Role Summary
- Commitment to Excellence: Deliver high-quality framing and finish carpentry installation on every project.
- Team Integration: Support a positive, respectful culture built on hard work and accountability.
- Efficiency and Speed: Adhere to performance targets and completion time requirements to maintain project momentum.
- Safety and Compliance: Maintain jobsite safety and follow company methods and quality standards at all times.
Requirements
- 5+ years of direct carpentry experience with 3+ years of deck building experience for Tier 2
- 10+ years of direct carpentry experience with 3+ years of deck building experience for Tier 3
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass a driver’s record screening
Skill-Based Hiring & Career Path
SpaceStars Deck Builders utilizes a skill-based hiring process to ensure the right talent is placed in the right role for success and growth. Our organization features three distinct levels of Carpenter, each determined by a specific set of skills and experience:
Carpenter 2. Blueprint Reading Experience, Rough Framing/Finish Carpentry Skills, Technical Calculations Skills
Carpenter 3. Technical Mastery, On-Site Logistics Skills, Inspection/Outcome Management Experience, Mentorship Abilities.
Hiring Process: New candidates are required to perform an in-person skills assessment as a fundamental part of the interview process. The results of this assessment directly determine the candidate’s initial hiring level and corresponding pay scale within our structured compensation framework.
Career Advancement: Each carpenter tier has established, transparent criteria for competency and advancement, detailed in a tiered skill checklist. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Employees who demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth are given the opportunity to advance through the Carpenter tiers, gaining increased responsibility and higher wage scales.
