Carpenter / Stucco Worker

Job Title: Wood Carpenter / Stucco Work

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Job Description

This role focuses on exterior maintenance and repair work for residential complexes, with a strong emphasis on wood and stucco repairs. You will patch stucco, replace damaged exterior wood, and perform light painting to refurbish and enhance the appearance and integrity of building exteriors.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior repairs on residential complexes, including patching stucco and replacing damaged or deteriorated wood components.
• Carry out light painting tasks to finish repaired surfaces and ensure a clean, consistent appearance.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete carpentry, stucco, and painting work.
• Support general construction and refurbishment activities on vacant apartments as needed.
• Assist with basic drywall, finish carpentry, and rough carpentry tasks related to exterior and adjacent interior areas.
• Measure, cut, and install materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Prepare surfaces for paint and repair, including cleaning, sanding, and masking as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper disposal of debris and materials.
• Work in teams of two to complete assigned units efficiently and according to quality standards.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines while working with tools, materials, and on building exteriors.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors about progress, issues, and material needs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and accept training in areas such as electrical, plumbing, or additional construction tasks as required.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with wood and stucco repairs on building exteriors.
• Ability to patch stucco and replace exterior wood components to a high standard of quality.
• Basic carpentry skills, including rough and finish carpentry.
• Ability to perform light painting and paint preparation work.
• Proficiency using common hand tools and basic power tools safely.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Mechanically inclined with strong general labor capabilities.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and working on ladders as needed.
• Reliable work ethic with a consistent, positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and accept training across multiple trade areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, exterior refurbishment, or apartment turnover work.
• Experience with drywall repair, finish carpentry, or cabinetry installation.
• Familiarity with metal stud work and basic framing concepts.
• Exposure to basic electrical or plumbing tasks in a construction or maintenance setting.
• Experience with cleaning and preparing units or work areas for occupancy.
• Ownership and use of personal wood and stucco tools is strongly preferred.
• Openness to cross-training in multiple trades and developing new technical skills.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and hands-on craftsmanship. The organization invests in training, even if you are currently strong in only one trade area, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills across multiple disciplines. Once converted to a direct employee, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, supporting your long-term stability and growth. The steady first-shift schedule promotes work-life balance, while the team-based environment fosters collaboration and shared success.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift, full-time role, working Monday through Friday from 7:45 . to 4:30 . You will work primarily in teams of two, refurbishing vacant apartments and focusing on exterior areas of the complex. The work is hands-on and physically active, involving the use of hand tools, wood and stucco tools, painting equipment, and standard construction materials. You will spend much of your time on-site at residential properties, working both outdoors on building exteriors and occasionally indoors near exterior walls, in a setting that requires adherence to safety procedures and appropriate workwear suitable for construction and maintenance activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.