Free carpenter job description template
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Carpenter job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Carpenter
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Carpenter who builds, installs and repairs frameworks, trim and fixtures from wood and other materials, following plans. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the customer's needs
- Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and other materials
- Construct and install building frameworks such as walls, floors and doorframes
- Install structures and fixtures such as windows and molding
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or fixtures
- Direct and train [helpers or laborers], if applicable
- Keep the jobsite safe and clean
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Carpentry experience [or willingness to start as an apprentice]
- Own [hand tools] and able to use power tools safely
- Valid driver's license to travel to jobsites
Nice to have
- Finish carpentry or cabinet experience
- Contractor license [if your state requires one for the work]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Oak & Plumb Remodeling, a small home remodeling company.
Oak & Plumb Remodeling is hiring a Carpenter for kitchen, bath and deck remodels (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). You'll frame, hang doors and windows, install trim and work alongside one helper. Bring your own hand tools; we provide power tools and the truck.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a carpenter does
A carpenter builds, installs and repairs frameworks, trim and fixtures from wood and other materials, following plans. Typical duties include:
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the customer's needs
- Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic and other materials
- Construct and install building frameworks such as walls, floors and doorframes
- Install structures and fixtures such as windows and molding
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or fixtures
- Direct and train helpers or laborers, if applicable
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Carpenters typically learn on the job or through apprenticeships. Carpenters may need a driver's license to travel to jobsites. Contractor licensing rules differ by state, so check with your state before you post.
Training: Apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Carpenters.
How much does a carpenter make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should I hire a carpenter as an employee or use a subcontractor?
That depends on how much control you have over how, when and where the work is done, not on what you call it. If you set the schedule, supply the tools and direct the work, the IRS and your state may treat the carpenter as an employee. Check with a tax professional before deciding.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.