Carpenter Apprentice

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Apprentice Carpenter supports the field team while developing the technical skills, craftsmanship, professionalism, and leadership qualities required to become an exceptional carpenter. Working alongside the Working Project Manager, Lead Carpenter, and Carpenters, this position combines hands‑on experience with structured learning to build a long‑term career in residential remodeling.

Mission:
Develop exceptional craftsmen through mentorship, continuous learning, hard work, and a commitment to excellence.

At Bonsai, we are not simply hiring laborers—we are developing future craftsmen, Lead Carpenters, and Working Project Managers. An Apprentice is not expected to know everything, but is expected to show up on time, work hard, ask questions, accept coaching, maintain a positive attitude, and improve every day. Skill can be taught. Character cannot.

Reporting to the Lead Carpenter, the Apprentice Carpenter assists with residential remodeling projects while learning Bonsai's systems, quality standards, safety expectations, and construction techniques. Responsibilities include jobsite preparation, material handling, demolition, cleanup, tool organization, and progressively more advanced carpentry tasks as skills develop.

• Learn residential construction methods and Bonsai standards.
• Learn proper tool use, blueprint reading, and safety procedures.
• Seek feedback and ask questions.
• Practice new skills daily.

• Prepare work areas.
• Load and unload materials.
• Organize tools and equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe jobsites.
• Protect homeowner property.

• Assist with demolition, framing, blocking, insulation, drywall repairs, trim, cabinet installation, flooring, and painting preparation as skills develop.

• Follow all company safety policies.
• Wear required PPE.
• Report hazards immediately.
• Help maintain a safe work environment.

• Arrive on time and prepared.
• Communicate respectfully.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Represent Bonsai professionally.

• Stop unsafe work and report hazards.
• Ask questions whenever uncertain.
• Recommend improvements.
• Report quality concerns.
• Request additional training.

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Preparedness

• Skill progression
• Coachability
• Initiative
• Willingness to learn

• Task completion
• Efficiency
• Tool organization
• Material management

• Communication
• Respect
• Attitude
• Cooperation

• PPE compliance
• Housekeeping
• Safety awareness

• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Desire to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform physical work

• Basic construction or shop experience
• Basic hand tool knowledge
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 certification (preferred but not required)

Reports to:

Lead Carpenter

Works closely with the Working Project Manager, Lead Carpenter, Carpenters, subcontractors, and other Apprentices.

• Arrive prepared and on time.
• Assist the crew.
• Organize materials and tools.
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness.
• Learn new skills.
• Ask questions.

• Review progress with the Lead Carpenter.
• Practice new skills.
• Improve efficiency.
• Organize equipment.

• Review development goals.
• Complete training assignments.
• Meet with supervisor to discuss progress.

• Learn safety procedures.
• Learn company expectations.
• Learn tool names.
• Demonstrate reliability.