Careers at Framework First

Build real homes with a family-owned crew.

We build about 97% of every home inside our own factory in Salinas, then set it on-site by crane. Here is who we are hiring right now, what each role pays, and how fast we move.

See open roles How hiring works

Open roles: 5
Home base: Our factory, 1610 Moffett St, Salinas
Experience: 40+ years of building, family-owned

Every role includes

401(k)
Paid vacation, holiday & sick
Employee discount

Open positions

Find your place on the crew.

On-site

Foundation & Concrete Crew

Slab foundations. Two levels: Foundation Crew or Foundation Lead. On site across the Monterey Bay area, some weekends.

Pay: $30–$45/hr
Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri + some weekends
Location: On-site across Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties

Two levels: Foundation Crew or Foundation Lead

Mostly slab-on-grade foundations for homes and ADUs, with an occasional perimeter or raised foundation.
Layout and string lines from the plan set, excavation, grading, and base prep.
Forming, rebar placement and tying, anchor bolts, hold-downs, and embeds set to the plan.

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Factory + On-site

Drywall Finisher & Painter

Drywall and paint as one craft, mostly in our Salinas factory, with on-site touch-up days when needed.

Pay: $35 to $45/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time; Weekly hours depend on available work and are not guaranteed.
Location: Salinas, CA · Factory, plus on-site touch-ups

Hang, tape, mud, sand, and texture drywall to a clean, ready-to-paint finish.
Prep, prime, and lay down paint by spray, roller, and brush, with sharp cut-in lines and no runs or misses.
Patch and touch up drywall and paint after a home is set on-site so it looks move-in ready.

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Factory + On-site

Residential Electrical Installer

Electrical rough-in and finish on our homes, in the factory and on site. Two levels: Technician or Assistant.

Pay: $22 to $40/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time; Weekly hours depend on available work and are not guaranteed.
Location: Salinas, CA + Tri-County job sites

Two levels: Installer or Assistant

Rough-in wiring, boxes, and panels on our factory floor.
Finish work: fixtures, devices, and trim.
Test and verify every electrical system before a home ships.

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Factory + On-site

Utility Technician, Plumbing/HVAC

Plumbing and HVAC rough-in and finish on our homes, in the factory and on site. Two levels: Technician or Assistant.

Pay: $22 to $45/hr + Overtime
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time; Weekly hours depend on available work and are not guaranteed.
Location: Salinas, CA + Tri-County job sites

Two levels: Technician or Assistant

Rough-in supply and drain lines on our factory floor.
Set fixtures, sinks, toilets, and water heaters, and run trim.
Pressure-test and verify every system before a home ships.

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Factory + On-site

Carpenter

Install and finish our homes on site, and work in our Salinas factory when there is no site work. 5+ years of residential carpentry.

Pay: $30 to $38/hr, Lead Carpenter $40 to $50/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time; Weekly hours depend on available work and are not guaranteed.
Location: Job sites + our Salinas factory · Salinas, CA + Tri-County

Paid working tryout

Set and mount the home to its foundation, attach siding, and roll out and finish the eaves.
Button up the home so it is livable: the connections, trim, and details that make it a home.
Handle finish work and touch-ups after the set: drywall cracks from the road, caulking that split in transport, paint, and small details.

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A career, not just a job

We build people up, not just homes.

We train every person on our team to do their best work. If you are willing to put in the effort, you keep learning, you keep getting better, and you keep earning more.

Learn more, earn more

We teach the craft and the way we build. As your skills, quality and speed grow, so does your pay.

Move up through the ranks

Start on the crew, grow into a lead, and maybe run a team of your own one day.

Take pride in the craft

We look for people who take their trade seriously and want to do a good job every time, not just a fast one.

Work as a team

Every home passes through a lot of hands. We hire people who work well with others and help the whole crew get better.

The right fit

You want a career where you can move up, keep learning, do more and earn more, and maybe lead a team one day. You are ambitious, and you take pride in your work. You will fit right in here.

Not the right fit

You are looking for something to hold you over until the next job. That is fine, but this is not the right place for it. We are hiring people who plan to grow with us.

How hiring works

Good fit, fast offer.

Apply online

A short form and your work history. No account to create and nothing to record.
A quick conversation

We read every application. If your experience fits, we start with a short phone or video call.
Meet us in person

An interview, or for factory trades a paid working tryout on our floor. You see the operation, we see your craft.

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