About Alpine Hardwood
Alpine Hardwood is a Minnesota hardwood flooring contractor doing installation, sanding and finishing for residential and light commercial projects. Our crews take pride in clean job sites, sharp lines and finishes that look right the first time. Most of our work is in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities and on Lake Minnetonka.
You do not need prior flooring experience. If you have solid carpentry skills, a sharp eye, and you show up ready to work, we will teach you the rest.
Training and growth
We run a structured training program that takes carpenters and turns them into hardwood specialists. You learn install, sand and finish work the right way, on real jobs, alongside people who have been doing this for years.
You are in control of your wage and your growth. As you pick up new skills and take on more responsibility, your pay goes up with it. There is no waiting for a yearly review. The path to lead installer is open to anyone willing to put in the reps.
What you will do
- Install nail-down, glue-down and floating hardwood floors, solid and engineered
- Prep subfloors, including moisture testing, flattening and underlayment
- Run drum sanders, edgers and buffers to produce flat, scratch-free floors
- Apply stains, sealers and topcoats (oil-modified, water-based, hardwax oil)
- Do board replacements, weave-ins and pattern work (herringbone, borders, inlays) as you progress
- Keep a clean, organized job site and protect surrounding finishes, trim and walls
- Communicate clearly with the lead, the homeowner and other trades on site
- Keep tools and equipment in working order
What we offer
- Pay based on experience, with raises tied directly to your skill growth
- A structured training program: learn install, sand and finish on real jobs
- Steady year-round work (we run a full schedule through Minnesota winters)
- Earned Sick and Safe Time that accrues from day one, per Minnesota law
- Tool allowance, with company-provided large equipment (sanders, vacuums, saws)
- A crew where good work gets noticed
- A clear path to lead installer for the right person
What we are looking for
- Carpentry experience (framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, cabinetry, trim or a related trade)
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools and reading a tape measure accurately
- A steady eye for detail: tight joints, straight rows, clean cut lines
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Able to lift 75 lbs or more, work on your knees and handle a full physical workday
- On time, every day, with a good attitude and a willingness to learn
Nice to have
- Prior hardwood install, sand or finish experience
- NWFA training or certifications
- Stair work, treads and risers