# High-End Residential Finish Carpenter

> Essel · Altadena, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-30

**Salary:** From USD 30

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### About the Role

We are seeking an experienced **High-End Residential Finish Carpenter** to join our team on luxury custom home projects throughout the Altadena area. This position is ideal for a craftsman who takes pride in precision, attention to detail, and producing exceptional work in high-end residential environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on custom homes, estates, and luxury remodels and is capable of delivering flawless finish carpentry with minimal supervision.

### Responsibilities

-   Install custom cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural millwork.
-   Install and finish crown molding, baseboards, casing, paneling, wainscoting, and decorative trim.
-   Hang and adjust high-end interior and exterior doors, pocket doors, and specialty hardware.
-   Install custom stair systems, handrails, mantels, shelving, and wood accents.
-   Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and blueprints.
-   Perform detailed layout work and ensure all finish work meets luxury residential standards.
-   Scribe materials for seamless installations on custom homes.
-   Perform punch list items and final quality touch-ups prior to homeowner turnover.
-   Work alongside project managers, superintendents, designers, and other skilled trades.
-   Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site while working in occupied and high-value homes.
-   Protect finished surfaces, furnishings, and homeowner property throughout construction.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of finish carpentry experience**, with at least **3 years in luxury custom residential construction.**
-   Strong experience installing:

-   Custom cabinetry
-   Crown molding
-   Baseboards
-   Door and window casing
-   Wainscoting
-   Coffered ceilings
-   Custom millwork
-   Interior doors and hardware
-   Built-in shelving

-   Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and finish schedules.
-   Experience working with premium materials including hardwoods, veneers, and architectural finishes.
-   Skilled with miter saws, table saws, routers, track saws, laser levels, and precision measuring tools.
-   Ability to troubleshoot field conditions while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship.
-   Strong understanding of luxury home construction sequencing and punch list completion.
-   Excellent communication skills and professionalism when working in occupied residences.

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Experience using **Procore** for daily logs, punch lists, and project communication.
-   Experience with historic home renovations or restoration projects.
-   OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
-   Experience working with architects, designers, and discerning homeowners.

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/C4763D42EA/apply)

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