Carpenter jobs in District of Columbia
Full time
Journeyman Carpenter
Washington, DC
Join a multi-month mass timber renovation and addition at an elementary school in Washington, DC. We need journeyman-level carpenters who can read plans, layout and install wood framing, and work safely around heavy timber components. This is hands-on work on an active school site: expect framing, layout, cutting, fastenings, and close coordination with the crew. Bring a safety-first mindset and reliable trade skills—certifications and equipment experience are a plus.
Full time
Carpenter - Concrete Formwork
Washington, DC
Join a local concrete construction crew in Washington, DC as a concrete formwork carpenter. Under the direction of a foreman, you will build, erect, strip and repair wood, plywood and steel forms for footings, walls, columns, decks and slab-on-grade work. The role emphasizes hands-on trade work, jobsite safety and steady, organized project schedules. This position is for a dependable carpenter with formwork experience who wants consistent local work and opportunities to train and advance. You will work with layout, prepare tilt-up and precast forms, operate common carpentry tools, and participate in ongoing site safety training and certifications.