EXPERIENCED CARPENTER

Are you looking to contribute your building skills and experience? Would you like to work alongside a crew that cares about creating beautiful homes and inspiring spaces? Curious to learn more about how to build better buildings? Join the Understory Design Build Team!

Who we are

Understory Design Build is looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our crew! We are a small family-owned residential construction company based in Morrisville, VT, serving clients in Northern Vermont.

We are seeking an Experienced Carpenter with at least 5 years of residential construction experience. Our ideal candidate is positive, hard-working, has experience on a job-site, can problem-solve and is willing to put their skills to good use.

Required Skills and Attributes:

Sets a positive example for the jobsite team by actively supporting everyone on the crew, regardless of skill level, and never openly criticizing other members of the project team
Submits accurate timesheets on a weekly basis
Consistently arrives at the jobsite on time, works within daily start and stop times, and takes break and lunch with crew
Takes initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards, involving the Site Supervisor or Project Manager only when needed
Supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining a clean and well-organized jobsite and ensuring personal, jobsite, and crew safety always
Ensures good communication and prompt response to calls/texts/emails from others on the project team
Submits receipts to the Project Manager in a reliable and timely fashion
Consistently demonstrates comprehension of the carpentry skills listed below and an ability to accomplish related tasks proficiently and with minimal supervision, backtracking, or re-work

CARPENTRY SKILLS

Operation of all required tools safely and efficiently
Setup, usage, and safety monitoring of all ladder, scaffold, and harness equipment
Execution of level, plumb, and square wall framing and floor framing
Application of sheathing and weather-resistive barriers (WRB)
Window and exterior door installation and flashing procedures
Air-sealing methods
Execution of all phases of exterior siding and trim
Decking installation
Strapping and blocking installation
Cutting and installation of rough and finished stairs with assistance from the Site Supervisor
Execution of all phases of interior trim installation
Basic cabinet installation, including leveling, troubleshooting, and room discrepancies
Maintain a clean and safe jobsite
Ensures completion of punch list and job close-out tasks
Prepares the jobsite for subcontractors as outlined by the Site Supervisor
Effective and respectful communication skills with fellow crew members, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, and trade partners
A willingness to use High Performance materials and techniques

What we offer

This is a full time (40 hours per week), year-round hourly position at $25-35/hour based on experience. Schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10 hours per day with a three day weekend. We offer generous paid time off, tool reimbursement, and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. We value providing a productive, safe work environment that welcomes diversity.

People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are encouraged to apply.

If this describes you, send us an email at understorydesignbuild@gmail.com with the subject title "Experienced Carpenter Application" telling us a little about yourself and why you would be a good fit for this position. A resume is encouraged but is not required. References will be required before being hired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-the-job training
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tools provided

Experience:

Carpentry: 5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Morrisville, VT 05661 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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