Construction and Renovation Assistant

J & M Property Management
Full-Time | Construction, Renovation & Property Improvement

J & M Property Management is a growing real estate and property management company specializing in multifamily residential properties, commercial properties, real estate development, construction, renovation, and property maintenance.

We take pride in the quality of the properties we own and manage and believe that excellent construction and maintenance are critical to providing a great experience for our residents, clients, and property owners.

We are seeking a dependable, skilled, and motivated Construction & Renovation Assistant to join our construction and maintenance team. This position will work alongside our construction leadership, maintenance professionals, subcontractors, and property management teams on apartment renovations, unit turns, property improvements, capital projects, and construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with carpentry and general construction experience who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants an opportunity to expand their skills and responsibilities as J & M continues to grow.

The Construction & Renovation Assistant is responsible for assisting with and performing a wide variety of construction, remodeling, repair, and property improvement activities throughout J & M's portfolio.

The position requires someone who can work independently when appropriate while also taking direction from construction supervisors, project managers, maintenance leadership, and other skilled tradespeople.

The successful candidate will be dependable, productive, safety-conscious, organized, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing high-quality work.

Projects may range from smaller apartment repairs and unit turns to complete apartment renovations and larger property improvement or construction projects.

Perform and assist with general carpentry and construction work, including:

• Framing walls, soffits, openings, and other structural or non-structural components.
• Installing and repairing interior and exterior doors.
• Installing door frames, hardware, locks, and trim.
• Installing baseboard, casing, crown molding, and other finish carpentry.
• Installing cabinets, vanities, countertops, shelving, and hardware.
• Constructing and repairing decks, stairs, railings, fencing, and similar structures.
• Measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing construction materials accurately.
• Performing demolition and preparing spaces for renovation.
• Assisting with rough and finish carpentry.
• Repairing damaged woodwork and building components.
• Reading measurements, plans, specifications, and basic construction drawings.
• Using levels, squares, lasers, and other measuring equipment to ensure accurate installation.
• Identifying construction issues and communicating potential solutions to supervisors.

Assist with complete apartment renovation and turnover projects, including:

• Demolition and removal of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, doors, trim, drywall, and other materials.
• Preparing units for remodeling and reconstruction.
• Drywall installation, patching, finishing, and repair.
• Interior painting, touch‑up painting, caulking, and finishing.
• Installation of cabinets, countertops, vanities, shelving, and hardware.
• Installation and repair of doors, trim, baseboards, and other finish materials.
• Flooring removal and preparation for new flooring.
• Assisting with installation of LVP, laminate, or other flooring when required.
• Installing blinds, mirrors, bath accessories, closet systems, and miscellaneous fixtures.
• Installing appliances and…