Carpenter

Ephrata, PA

Build one-of-a-kind custom log homes alongside a team that takes pride in quality craftsmanship, strong relationships, and building homes that last for generations.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Build Something Unique: Work on one-of-a-kind custom log homes where every project brings new challenges and opportunities to showcase your craftsmanship.
• Join a Strong Team: Be part of a close-knit crew that communicates well, solves problems together, and takes pride in producing exceptional work.
• Work with Purpose: Help create beautiful, high-quality homes while working for a faith-based, family-owned company built on relationships, integrity, and quality.
• Enjoy Variety: Spend your days framing, timber work, log setting, shop preparation, staining, and finish work—no two days look exactly alike.
• Feel Valued: Work in a positive environment that includes weekly company breakfasts, leadership that appreciates its team, and the opportunity to build a long-term career.

About Us

Gingrich Builders is a family-owned custom log home builder that has been serving homeowners throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania for more than 45 years, designing, building, and maintaining distinctive log homes from the first sketch to the last nail. We believe our success is built on faith, family, strong relationships, and an unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship. When you join our team, you become part of a company that values integrity, works together, and takes pride in creating homes that last for generations.

What You'll Do as a Carpenter

• Build custom log homes by performing framing, log setting, timber work, wood wall installations, and finish trim carpentry.
• Measure materials and project areas accurately to ensure precision and quality craftsmanship on every build.
• Prepare each workday by loading tools and materials at the shop and participating in daily team meetings before heading to the job site.
• Support shop operations by staining materials, preparing components, and helping keep projects on schedule during inclement weather.
• Assist with site preparation, including concrete prep and other construction tasks needed to keep projects moving forward.
• Work safely on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work areas while maintaining a clean and organized job site.
• Collaborate with your crew, Project Lead, and homeowners to solve problems, communicate effectively, and deliver exceptional finished homes.

Our Ideal Carpenter

• Craftsmanship: Take pride in producing high-quality work, pay close attention to the details that make every custom home exceptional, keeping your tools, materials, and workspace organized to support efficiency and quality.
• Dependability: You show up on time, prepared for the day, bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude, and follow through on your commitments, even when projects become challenging.
• Adaptability: Enjoy a variety of work, are comfortable moving between framing, finish carpentry, shop work, staining, and changing job site priorities, and think critically to find practical solutions when challenges arise.
• Construction Experience: Previous construction experience, and experience with framing and layout is a plus.
• Safety Awareness: Prioritize safe work practices, help maintain a safe environment for the entire crew, and can safely lift up to 100 pounds while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, and performing physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Team Mindset: Communicate well, welcome feedback, work respectfully with others, and value the faith, integrity, and relationships that define the Gingrich Builders team.

What We Offer Our Carpenter

• Pay: $24-$36/hour, DOE
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• IRA with Company contribution
• Annual Bonus
• Tools & Safety Equipment Provided

To Apply

Experienced Carpenters, Framing Carpenters, Finish Carpenters, Log Home Carpenters, Timber Frame Carpenters, and Construction Carpenters who are passionate about quality craftsmanship and want to build custom log homes with Gingrich Builders are encouraged to apply.

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Requirements

• Construction experience
• Experience with framing and layout is a plus