VACANCY: FINISHING CARPENTER / CARPENTER
Location: Grand Cayman
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Rate of Pay: CI$ 12.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, meticulous Finishing Carpenter / Carpenter to carry out high-quality interior and exterior woodworking, structural carpentry, and detailed finishing work on residential and commercial projects. The successful applicant must demonstrate superior craftsmanship, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or alongside a team to meet strict construction schedules.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Fabricate, measure, cut, fit, and install high-end architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, crown moulding, baseboards, trims, and wall paneling.
Hang, adjust, and finish interior and exterior doors, frames, window casings, staircases, and associated hardware.
Perform rough and structural carpentry tasks as needed, including framing walls, erecting partitions, installing subflooring, and formwork.
Read, interpret, and work accurately from architectural blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Operate and safely maintain a full range of handheld and power woodworking equipment, including table saws, routers, miter saws, nail guns, and jointers.
Inspect, measure, and calculate precise dimensions to ensure minimal material wastage and seamless joints.
Maintain clean, hazard-free job sites and adhere strictly to local building codes and safety regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 10+ years of proven carpentry and finish carpentry experience preferred (a minimum of 6–7 years of verified experience will be considered).
Technical Skills: Extensive mastery of joinery, cabinetmaking, trim carpentry, and general site framing.
Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret detailed construction blueprints and shop drawings.
Physical Capability: Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting (50+ lbs), climbing ladders/scaffolding, and working in varied site and outdoor conditions.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Clean Police Clearance Certificate.
Medical Clearance / Health & Physical examination report.
Verifiable professional references from previous employers or contractors.
How to Apply
Qualified Caymanians, Status Holders, and Permanent Residents with the Right to Work are strongly encouraged to apply directly through the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) JobsCayman Portal.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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