# Carpenter — Cook Inlet Housing Authority · Alaska Jobs

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# Carpenter

Cook Inlet Housing Authority

- **Location** — Anchorage AK
- **Salary** — $33.65 - $37.26 Non-exempt; hourly
- **Type** — Maintenance
- **Remote** — On-site
- **Timing** — Year-round
- **Closes** — 2026-10-23
- **Source** — The Foraker Group (nonprofits) (synced)

Looking for an experienced carpenter who can tackle complex projects with confidence, solve problems in the field, and consistently deliver high-quality work with limited supervision. Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is looking for a skilled Carpenter to perform advanced residential construction, rehabilitation, weatherization, and remodeling work throughout our housing portfolio.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy independently planning and executing projects, and like helping your team members succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

• Join a mission-driven organization where your work has a lasting impact.

• Use your leadership skills to drive positive outcomes for both residents and team members.

• Be part of an organization committed to strengthening neighborhoods and creating housing opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package;

o Compensation: $33.65 - $37.26 hour (DOE)

o Medical plans offered through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

o Employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage

o Employer-paid Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

o Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual & Paid Holidays

o State of Alaska PERS/SBS Retirement

o Plus many other supplemental insurance offerings

What You’ll Do

As a Carpenter, you'll perform advanced carpentry and remodeling work in occupied and vacant residential units while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.

• Perform advanced interior and exterior carpentry, remodeling, rehabilitation, and repair work.

• Install and repair framing, doors, windows, cabinetry, trim, flooring, and other building components.

• Perform advanced weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements, including insulation, air sealing, ventilation upgrades, and window and door replacement

• Complete advanced drywall repair, finishing, texture matching, priming, and painting.

• Install luxury vinyl plank flooring, underlayment, transitions, thresholds, and related finish materials.

• Remove and reinstall basic plumbing fixtures as required to complete flooring and carpentry projects.

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, sketches, measurements, and manufacturer instructions.

• Plan assigned work, organize materials and tools, and monitor labor hours to meet project schedules.

• Mentor and support team members and other trades to keep projects moving efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s what we’re after:

• Advanced knowledge of residential construction, remodeling, rehabilitation, weatherization, and repair practices.

• Strong skills in framing, finish carpentry, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertop installation, painting, and exterior repair work.

• Ability to independently plan work involving multiple tasks, phases, materials, labor hours, and changing field conditions.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify hidden damage, changing field conditions, and project challenges, and determine their impact on quality, schedules, and project outcomes.

• Willingness to share knowledge, mentor coworkers, and reinforce quality and safety expectations.

• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 85 pounds, climbing ladders, working in crawl spaces and attics, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The Basics

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience in residential carpentry, construction, renovation, weatherization, or a closely related trade.

• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and complete projects involving multiple work items, including material needs, labor estimates, sequencing, and changing field conditions.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

Who We Are

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing in the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing. We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region Inc. We believe in partnership and collaboration. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. Our work vibe is collaborative. If making a difference in the community matters to you, we may be a great fit!

Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.

[Apply at the source ↗](https://www.cookinlethousing.org/opportunities/careers/)

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