Construction Carpenter, Residential Energy Operations

Tesla

San Jose, California Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
The Tesla Team is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Construction Carpenter, who has demonstrated experience in all phases of Residential Construction. The Construction Carpenter will be part of Tesla Energy Residential Operations Team. The Construction Carpenter will work collaboratively with team members and individually to successfully complete various forms of residential construction maintenance service projects. The ideal candidate will continuously model Tesla standards for excellence and adhere to policy compliance, meeting quality standards, safety protocols, and achieving efficiency goals.

Responsibilities:
Complete various scopes of residential construction projects including, but not limited to, dry-wall, texture match, dry-rot repair, painting, roofing, structural framing, and electrical work, as needed
Calculate material takeoffs, perform all aspects of repair, and adhere to project completion timelines
Interface directly with Internal Scheduling Teams, Tesla Management and Tesla Energy Customer base
Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain templates for operational flow efficiency and standards for future projects
Maintain high quality of safety and construction standards
Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, service methodology, and safety
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:
Ability to safely handle tools and materials commonly found in the construction and solar industries, such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field as needed to complete objectives with as little impact to the customer
Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
Ability to work outside in extreme environments and at heights. Repetitive duties include lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other computer software systems/applications
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities. Valid driver's license required

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$19.20 - $49.20/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Required Skills
carpentry collaboration compliance roofing cost estimation cross-functional collaboration Excel
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