Skilled Carpenter

Karnage Construction is a disruptive force in the residential and historic preservation construction industry, a growing business with a solid track record of quality historic preservation and residential construction work across the state. Karnage is dedicated to growing their in house workforce of skilled tradespeople who are offered a living wage, in house training, and continuing education in the historic preservation and construction fields.

Part of our mission is to get more BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women into construction. We accept people from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.

Karnage Construction has been in business since 2014, and is a Class A Licensed Residential Contractor. We are experienced working with the Richmond Citywide Architectural Review Board as well as the State Department of Historic Resources on historic properties, working on buildings in historic districts, and historic tax credit projects. We are able to assist homeowners in navigating the various hurdles and challenges that come with the joys of owning historic property. We are also experienced working as a subcontractor on larger projects for Commercial Contractors throughout Virginia.

Karnage Construction is actively involved in the local and national historic preservation world. Founder and owner Mo Karnage sits on the Junior Board of Historic Richmond as well as the board for the National Preservation Trades Network.

Karnage Construction seeks only nice weirdos to join the team.

Pay:

$20/hour starting, higher pay available based on experience

Minimum Skill Requirements:

Read a tape measure

Cut and install trim

Cut and install stain grade trim

Mortise joints

Use a router

Install/hang a door

Understanding of Google Drive

Ability to use a smartphone

Must have your own transportation

Be able to lift 50 pounds or more

Be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time

Preferred Skill Requirements:

Experience with painting

Ability to cut a line

Sheetrock repair/mudding

Cabinet installation

Tool Requirements:

Basic Hand Tools

Power Tools appreciated but not required

We don’t require overtime, but will allow it. Occasional out of town work.

Resumes should be attached to your application email and sent to manager@karnageconstruction.com with the subject line to be your name (what you go by) Application.