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Job Title: Lead Carpenter / Handyman (Full-Time)
Company: J&J Construction of Illinois
Location: Aurora and Surrounding Suburbs
Specialty: Residential Remodeling – Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Home Additions

About Us:
J&J Construction has been remodeling homes in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 30 years. We’re a growing, family-oriented company looking to add a skilled, reliable Lead Carpenter/Job Site Supervisor to our team. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and custom home projects. This is a no-drama, no-smoking workplace where we value craftsmanship, responsibility, and teamwork. This is for full-time work in a permanent, year-round position. Workdays are Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays with advance notice. Start time typically begins between 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM.

Your role:

  • Take charge of remodeling projects: demolition to final finish
  • This is a hands-on job requiring physical work. You will perform: some demo work and job prep, cleaning and scrapping out job sites, light framing, some drywall repair, some painting, installing cabinets, vanities, trim, fixtures, and accessories, minor plumbing and electrical work.
  • Maintain organized, safe, and clean job sites
  • Meet with subcontractors to discuss scope, answer questions, review their work and take photos, and act as the point of contact
  • Meet with city inspectors when required and take action on any required corrections
  • Solve issues that come up in the field
  • Meet delivery drivers for material deliveries and ensure all required materials are on-site, proactively deal with missing or broken materials
  • Keep the company work van, tools and job sites clean and organized
  • Update management on daily job progress

Problem-solving is a key part of this job—you’ll be expected to think on your feet and keep jobs moving forward.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5 years of hands-on home remodeling experience with heavy experience in home additions, kitchens and bathrooms
  • Proficiency in all major trades (especially in kitchen/bath renovations)
  • Must have the skills of a seasoned handyman
  • English fluency required
  • Work Ethic: On time, dependable, understands the importance of completing projects on time, and respectful of homeowners' spaces
  • Physical Capability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active throughout the day
  • Skills: Know how to use hand/power tools, read blueprints, and complete quality work
  • Problem-Solver: Able to handle field issues and communicate clearly with office staff
  • Transportation: Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record are required
  • Software skills: Experience using construction project management software/apps, especially Buildertrend
  • Professionalism: Clean-cut appearance, no smoking, interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test in addition to having a clean driving record
  • Must be able to provide references

Why Work With Us:

  • Full-time, steady year-round work
  • Clear expectations and a collaborative, supportive team
  • Administrative office support
  • Well-organized jobs and a clean work environment
  • A no-nonsense, no-drama culture where quality and reliability matter

Benefits

  • 401 (k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Company work van
  • Tool allowance

Sound Like You?
If you’re a skilled remodeler who enjoys working independently, takes pride in your work, and wants to be part of a respectful, drama-free team—we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us build something great at J&J Construction of Illinois.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have any driving tickets in the last 36 months? If yes, please explain.
  • A company-provided work van is available but you must have your own reliable transportation to the office where the van is parked overnight. Do you have reliable transportation? What kind of vehicle do you drive?
  • What experience do you have using construction management software/apps? Do you have experience using the Buildertrend app?
  • In your current or previous positions, have you driven a company-provided vehicle? If the answer is yes, what type of vehicle(s) have you driven?

Experience:

  • residential remodeling: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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