Experienced Carpenter

Company: 

Byggmeister Inc.

Location: 

Newton Mass

Byggmeister is a worker-owned, woman-led design-build remodeling firm that is striving to be an exemplary steward of Boston-area homes. Our mission (and passion) is to design and renovate homes that are livable, functional, comfortable, beautiful, and environmentally responsible. We are an innovative and experienced team that embraces continuous learning and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, where everyone can thrive and contribute in meaningful ways to company operations, and we are fortunate to work for homeowners who share our values.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Has strong carpentry, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral)

Has a positive attitude, takes on all tasks with enthusiasm, works well with a wide range of people, and is a team player

Has the interest and potential to become a lead carpenter within 1-2 years 

Shares our passion for social and environmental responsibility and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Shows ongoing interest in continuing education 

Always maintains personal and jobsite safety

Owns and maintains hand and power tools

Must have reliable transportation to work sites around metropolitan Boston

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (accommodations will be made for religious and medical exemptions)

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and/or CTE graduates.

 

DETAILS

Employment type: full-time

Minimum experience: 3 years of field experience in residential construction 

Salary: $28-35 hourly depending on experience

Benefits: worth an additional $6-7 hourly in the initial year including

Tool allowance

Cell phone allowance

Paid attendance at conferences and other training opportunities

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

401K with employer match

Opportunity to apply to become an owner after three years

 

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter describing your experience and background and why you want to work with us to Business Manager Maria Washington (maria@byggmeister.com).