Carpenter Jobs in Tavares, FL

A Carpenter is an essential role in the construction industry, responsible for cutting, shaping, and installing building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. They also read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to understand the project's requirements, plan the layout, measure and cut materials, and assemble and join them together. The tasks of a carpenter also involve installing structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Therefore, they should have strong mechanical skills, physical strength and stamina, problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

Before becoming a Carpenter, a person may have held roles such as a Carpenter's Helper or Assistant, where they would have gained on-the-job training and experience under the supervision of a seasoned Carpenter. Another position that can lead to a career as a Carpenter is a Construction Laborer, which provides an understanding of the construction process and the use of tools. To enhance their credentials, Carpenters should consider obtaining certifications such as the Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training (PACT), or the Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

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Need cabinet installer / carpenter

  • Wildwood, FL (20 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wildwood, FL (20 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 13 hours ago

Need experienced and non-experienced cabinet installers or carpenters. Hourly pay to start then piece rate if no experience. If you have experience you would go straight to peace rate....

Experienced Carpenter Wanted- Full-Time Position Available

  • Groveland, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Groveland, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

What Were Looking For Experience: At least 3-5 years in carpentry. Skillset: Mastery of tools, materials, and techniques used in high-quality carpentry....

Cabinet Maker

  • Ocoee, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description $20 - 25 / hour About Westgate Resort Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah...

Load Builder I

  • Lady Lake, FL (15 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (15 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites. * Loads and unloads...

Looking for a Cabinet Maker with experience

  • Clermont, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Looking for a Cabinet Maker with experience (Clermont) image 1 of 1 compensation: 24112 Need a guy with experience and building boxes and cabinets and adding some cabinets post id: ... [ ]

NOW HIRING COMMERCIAL FINISH Carpenters & Helpers

  • Clarcona, FL (17 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clarcona, FL (17 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 11 days ago

CARPENTERS AND HELPERS - FRP Installers / Siding Installers....

Interior Trim Carpenter Opening

  • Tangerine, FL (5 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tangerine, FL (5 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 11 days ago

FOR EXPERIENCED INTERIOR TRIM CARPENTER....

Carpenter to make something for me

  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Carpenter to make something for me (Leesburg Fl) compensation: 250 A carpenter to make a simple adult wood casket or coffin and bring it to my house in leesburg all for $250.00 A very plain basic wood...

Carpenter/Build a Casket for Funeral

  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 26 days ago

un Carpenter/Build a Casket for Funeral (Leesburg Fl) compensation: open Very experienced talented carpenter great with wood build a funeral casket for an adult paid labor plus materials....

Construction/Carpenter

  • Sumterville, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sumterville, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Construction/Carpenter compensation: 15.00 to 25.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Operator Construction people needed for erection of buildings....

Finish Carpenter

  • Windermere, FL (23 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Windermere, FL (23 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Finish Carpenter (Windermere) Wintergarden Vineland Road compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE Looking for a skilled, experienced professional finish carpenter to perform the following work: Build...

. - Carpenter

  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (8 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

a carpenter required....

Framer - Part Time

  • Lady Lake, FL (15 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (15 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

solutions. * deliver sales and production results Complete framing orders with a high degree of quality and on time Maintain the ready made frame department and other assigned areas including SISO...

Scaffold E&D Lead Carpenter

  • Ocoee, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (18 miles from Tavares, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Related experience may include: Construction Laborer, Construction Worker, Curb and Gutter Laborer, Drain Layer, Drop Crew Laborer, Helper, Laborer, Post Framer, Skill Labor, Carpenter Foreman, Carpentry...

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Salary for Carpenter Jobs in Tavares, FL

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Highest Education Level

Carpenters in Tavares, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.1%
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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