Upstream Home

Lead Carpenter

Bring Your Craft. Lead With Purpose

At Upstream Home, we believe craftsmanship is more than skill. It's care, intention, and integrity in every detail. If you're a seasoned carpenter who takes pride in quality work and enjoys guiding others, this is your chance to help shape exceptional spaces and lead with purpose. We're building a team where leadership means impact, trust, and excellence.

Upstream Home is Lake Zurich's premier residential remodeling company specializing in kitchens, basements, and bathrooms. Founded in 2017, we began as a humble handyman service and have grown through trust, exceptional work, and a commitment to making every client's home their favorite place to be. We believe in choosing the long road by prioritizing quality, communication, and integrity over shortcuts. Our team honors the story behind each home, treats each space with care, and works with intention. 

Learn more at www.upstreamhome.com.

We are hiring a Lead Carpenter who can take ownership of builds from layout through finish. You will be responsible for executing residential remodeling work while supporting and mentoring other crew members. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on skills and leadership ability who can maintain quality, stay on schedule, and bring a professional presence to every job.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry, including framing, trim, and finish work
• Install cabinetry, doors, crown molding, and other architectural features
• Interpret drawings and scopes of work to complete projects accurately
• Lead apprentices or laborers on-site and set the standard for quality
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
• Coordinate with the Site Supervisor on daily tasks and material needs
• Communicate proactively and solve issues as they arise

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on carpentry experience in residential remodeling
• High-level skill in finish work, cabinetry, and jobsite layout
• Confidence working independently and leading small teams
• Own basic tools and a reliable vehicle for transporting materials
• Willing to work throughout the northwest suburbs within 45 to 50 minutes of Lake Zurich, IL
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive, team-oriented mindset
• Comfort working in client-occupied homes with professionalism and care

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time position
• Competitive hourly pay at $35 - $45, based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Opportunities to grow into supervisory or leadership roles
• Supportive, values-driven company culture

Upstream Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. Employment is at-will and may be ended by either party at any time. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Final candidates may undergo a background check, as allowed by law and relevant to the role.