Charter Construction: Apprentice Carpenter

About Charter Construction

Serving the PNW for over 40 years, Charter Construction specializes in restoring residential and commercial buildings in Washington and Oregon. It has established itself as a company that sets the standard for performance, integrity, and quality and our whatever-it-takes philosophy ensures every project is successful and every client is satisfied. Delivering exceptional, compassionate service is what we do best and our long-standing, loyal relationships with repeat clients is a testament to that commitment.

We restore and preserve buildings and homes with a people-first approach. This means we serve our clients with honesty and compassion while fostering a culture of support and excellence within our team.

Charter Construction is also proud to be part of the American Restoration family—a network of local property restoration businesses, like ours, that spans the country. As an American Restoration brand, we have expanded resources and capabilities at our fingertips, allowing us to provide our clients with exceptional service.

 General Summary:

• Assists in the performance of a variety of finish and rough carpentry services consistent with plan specifications (i.e. interior and exterior framing; window and door installment; siding; roofing; stairs and handrails; decks; floor systems; drywall; cabinet fabrication; finish carpentry).


• Contributes to a cooperative team environment with common goals.


• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with customers and Charter personnel.


• Practice proper safety protocol.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Apprentice Level 1)

• Learn trade mathematics


• Proficient use of hand and power tools


• Clean tools and equipment


• Demolition skills


• Rough carpentry skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Apprentice Level 2)

*Must achieve proficient status for all Level 1 job requirements

• Rough carpentry


• Basic layout


• Basic floor, wall and roof framing


• Assist with window and door installation 


• Ability to learn, follow directions, and work cohesively with others


• Practice quality control

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Apprentice Level 3)

*Must achieve proficient status for all Level 1 & 2 job requirements

• Put up siding


• Roof framing (wood trusses)


• Window / door install


• Install thermal and moisture protection


• Drywall installation and finishing


• Handrails


• Basic rebar and concrete skills


• Install appliances

Commitment to Safety

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, more specifically, our goal is to minimize the exposure of employees, clients, and the public to health and safety risks. Accordingly, we make every effort to comply with relevant federal and state occupational health and safety laws and to develop operations, procedures, practices and programs that further this goal. All of our employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful work conditions and to adhere to all operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.

 What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Pay


• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Company paid basic life and optional additional life insurance.


• Paid Time Off


• Sick Leave


• 7 Paid holidays 


• 401(K) plan with employer match


• Continued education in related field.


• Career growth opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate in employment decisions or policies in violation of law on the basis of any legally protected status. What is a legally protected status varies depending on applicable local, state and federal laws, but may include race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, etc.

 Charter construction is not looking to engage with third party recruiters for this role and we kindly ask them to not reach out.