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JAS provides a challenging yet collaborative learning environment and welcoming company culture.

 

We perform real Design-Build daily and our Architects/Designers frequently interface directly with Lead Carpenters, Project Managers, Interior Designers and our own in-house cabinet shop to create beautiful work. Teamwork is essential to everything we produce and we strive to realize interesting and practical designs that our clients love every day.

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Project Architect/Project Designer

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect/Project Designer

We are:  a family-owned 100+ person residential design-build firm in Seattle. For over twenty-nine years we have specialized in high quality custom remodels and new homes. We perform real Design-Build daily and our Architects/Designers frequently interface directly with Lead Carpenters, Project Managers, and our own in-house cabinet shop to create beautiful work.

Responsibilities: The Project Architect/Designer works under and collaborates with our and Creative Directors in leading their team consisting of Supporting Architect/Designers and Interior Designers. In addition, the person in this role will interface directly with carpenters and cabinetmakers. Ability to project hours and hit target dates is a must. We work almost exclusively for homeowners, and we hit our deadlines.

The Project Architect/Designer creates functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces by assessing space requirements all while adhering to relevant blueprint, building code, and inspection requirements.  Residential design build is a unique niche industry. Actively on job sites with subcontractors, seeing and bringing concepts to fruition and coordinating various aspects to make it all come together for our clients. Must want and contribute to a collaborative team.

We Seek: Ideal applicant will have the following skills:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architectural Design or related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of architectural design experience, residential design, or comparable experience in a commercial or construction setting.
  • Strong understanding of residential building codes, construction methods, and construction materials.
  • Comfortable and competent using AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
  • Written and oral communication skills for many situations.
  • Ability to seek solutions as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work daily, weekly, and monthly.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise Intern Architects.

We Offer: This is a full-time position with PTO accrual immediately and health/dental/rx plan/vision/long term disability and 401k after sixty days. We pay hourly and respect the forty-hour week – all hours over forty result in overtime pay. Wage range is $40-$55/hour, commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement: JAS Design Build is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

JAS provides a challenging yet collaborative learning environment and welcoming company culture. Teamwork is essential to everything we produce, and we strive to realize interesting and practical designs that our clients love every day. If this sounds interesting to you, please click the link below.

 

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Skilled Painter

JAS seeks a skilled painter

JAS Design Build seeks a Skilled Painter with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the following:
Brushing, rolling and spraying of oil and water-based paints, stains and sealants.
Thorough understanding of proper application techniques for various materials: primer, texture, paint, stain, and enamel.
Prep work: Filling, caulking, and sanding of walls and trim (both interior and exterior), masking, safety and protection.
Use of HVLP equipment
Lead paint protocols and Hazardous materials (OSHA 10)
Van organization and maintenance (including routine service work/oil changes with outside contractors)

Other requirements:
Excellent understanding of jobsite maintenance/management and clean-up, including proper waste disposal and tool and van maintenance.
Prior use of spray booth
Basic carpentry experience (or willingness to learn)
Motivation and team skills: great communication via phone, text, email, and in-person (with coworkers, managers, and clients).
Basic computer/cell phone skills, including some knowledge of zoom, Outlook and Excel
Punctual and Reliable
Clean driving record and WA state driver’s license.
Comfortable working at heights, including on ladders up to 40 feet.
Estimating experience

We offer: This is a full-time position with PTO accrual immediately and health/dental/rx plan/vision/long term disability and 401k after sixty days. We pay hourly and respect the forty-hour week – all hours over forty results in overtime pay. Wage range is $28-$37/hour, commensurate with experience.
You will have access to a company vehicle and we pay for gas going to/from jobsites.

Company Overview: We are a family-owned 100+ plus person residential design-build firm that for 30+ years has specialized in high quality custom remodels. JAS provides a challenging yet collaborative learning environment and welcoming company culture. We perform real Design-Build daily. Teamwork and frequent collaboration are essential to everything we produce. JAS strives to realize interesting and practical designs that our clients love every day. JAS is following L&I guidelines for safety pandemic protocols.

EEO StatementJAS Design Build is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

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Journeyman Carpenter – Lopez Island

Want to work up on Lopez Island?

We are looking for remodeling journeymen and creative problem solvers. Five or more years in residential construction is a plus. All of our open positions are “bags-on” positions. This is a carpentry job, not a project management or supervisor job.

We are: A family-owned design-build company with ninety plus employees and a strong desire to build beautiful projects. We promote management from within – there’s opportunity for advancement here. Eventually one could evolve to a lead carpenter/supervisor position. Project Manager for the right candidate. We run clean, safe, efficient job sites and we make friends with the neighbors while we are doing it.

We Seek: The usual stuff – must have reliable transportation and the hand tools an experienced professional would carry. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and want to do quality work. In addition, we are looking for individuals with strong customer-service and good communication skills. Candidates must be reliable. Experienced applicants will be prioritized, but we are willing to consider apprentices. Please be punctual and professional. Applicant will be expected to comply with our safety program and help us maintain organized and safe job sites.

We offer: A competitive wage ($24-$45/hour based on experience), a fantastic community-oriented and positive work environment as well as a consistently reliable amount of steady work. Paid time off begins accruing immediately. After 60 days you will be eligible for our excellent health/dental/rx plan/vision, long-term disability, and access to our 401k plan.

EEO Statement: JAS Design Build is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

This is a good place to work and we have a solid core of employees who have been with us for fifteen years plus and we hope you can be part of it. If you fit the qualifications above, please click on the link below.

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Cabinet Shop

Experienced Cabinet Maker

JAS Design-Build, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker.

JAS Design-Build, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker. We are a family-owned one hundred+ person residential design-build firm that has been in the business for over thirty years specializing in high quality custom remodels and new homes. We have our own fully equipped cabinet shop where we make custom cabinetry for our clients.

Responsibilities: This role will work under the direction of shop staff – cabinet makers and Shop Lead. Primary duties include all basic elements of cabinet making plus fit and assemble face frames, fit doors and drawer fronts, install specialty runners and pin hinges, install cabinets on-site, build solid wood tops, corbels and brackets, build basic furniture. This role also oversees cabinet maker 3s for quality, can be the point person on small cabinet projects, and may create parts and cut lists and execute through completion. General field carpentry is also possible. Ability to train others is preferred.

We seek: A candidate that has had 4-5 years of cabinet making under their belt. The candidate must be able to respond to a timeline or schedule, is self-motivated and takes initiative. Is a quick learner when it comes to cabinet shop methods and quality standards, using shop tools and equipment safely, and reading a plan set. The candidate must be a good problem solver and can work well with others. You should want to work in a highly collaborative, schedule driven environment that values work culture and high-quality results. The candidate must be able to lift and move up to 75lbs.

Candidate would be required to bring the following hand-tools with them: tape measure, finish hammer, cordless drill/driver, adjustable square, countersink drill bits and driver bits, end nips or diagonal cutters. Also, a shop bib or apron and appropriate footwear.

We offer: This is a full-time position with competitive wage ($25-$35/hour), a fantastic community-oriented and positive work environment as well as a consistently reliable amount of steady work. After a 60 day probationary period, you will be eligible for our excellent health/dental/Rx/vision plan, long-term disability, EAP, paid holidays, PTO, and access to our 401k plan. Paid time off begins accruing from first day of work and can be used immediately, we also offer a tool purchasing program. We pay hourly and respect the forty-hour week – all hours over forty results in overtime pay (1.5x hourly rate). Wage will be commensurate with experience.

Are you ready to be part of a company that cares as much about the quality of the finished product as efficiency and productivity? This is a great place to work with quality employees, many who have been with us for over fifteen years. If you fit the qualifications above, please apply and depending on the response to the ad we will likely reply further only to those individuals with whom we would like to try and schedule an interview.

EEO Statement: JAS Design Build is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO-protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

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Currently, no positions available. Please email info@jasdesignbuild.com with any questions. Thanks!