Experienced Carpenter

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)
• Application of various types of roofing underlayment
• Roofing activities include valleys, edge and ridge cap, and prep for gutters
• 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 $22-30/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: $22.00 - $30.00 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