New Frameworks, a worker-owned cooperative design and construction company, is hiring an Experienced Carpenter to add to our team. We are a busy, fun, egalitarian-yet-structured, creative, kind, and mission-driven group of people working together towards the goal of developing ecological and social climate justice and regeneration practices in the building and design trades. Our ideal candidate has 5-8 yrs + experience in carpentry, construction, renovation, trades and familiarity and experience with energy & weatherization work. If you’ve been looking for a way to use your construction skills to advance climate change response through the built environment; build with natural, local, and plant-based materials; and be an integral part of an equitable, intersectional feminist workplace with a strong team culture, we welcome you! This position is based in Burlington, Vermont, but we travel to job sites across northern and central Vermont. $22-25/hr depending on experience, plus paid time off, benefits, education, and profit sharing. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references. People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, queer people, and women are encouraged to apply.

Full description:

Experienced Carpenter Position Opening

Hello! We are a busy, fun, egalitarian yet structured, creative, kind, and mission-driven group of people working together towards the goal of developing ecological and social climate justice and regeneration practices in the building and design trades. Quite simply, we are looking to transform and save the world, in partnership with each other and our communities.

We are a worker-owned cooperative so everyone who works here is also an owner. If you have a passion for:

climate change response through the built environment;
natural, local, and plant-based materials used in creative high-performance designs
an equitable and respectful workplace with a strong team culture
Strong communication, organization, and team skills to support our company running smoothly
… you are the right person to apply for this position!

Team-focused personalities sought:

• Those who balance their needs and well-being with those of the group are the best fit for us. We cultivate trust and invest deeply in the career development of each person, who then in turn invests themselves deeply into the group. Win-win is what we aim for.

Flexible personalities sought:

• We are dispersed across a 1-1.5 hour radius, so a willingness to travel within central and northern Vermont as well as comfort with phone, email, text and other forms of virtual communication is a must. Also, our firm is busy and lots of things pop up unexpectedly, so an ability to roll with that with general good cheer and aplomb is ideal.

Exceptional high-quality builders sought:

In this position, the ideal person would help us deliver excellent projects to our clients with a joyful, efficient, and safe process of work on site and a high level of quality.

Details below, we look forward to meeting you!

the New Frameworks Team

Responsibilities: * Core Site-based:

• Work closely with and report to our Site Lead (SL) to successfully bring projects to completion
• Take on building tasks independently under the guidance of the SL, and complete tasks on budget, on schedule, and to the SL’s satisfaction
• Execute renovation carpentry: framing through finishes
• Execute new construction carpentry: framing, trim, siding, window/door install, air sealing, flashing
• Work with all relevant power tools and attend to all associated safety and maintenance protocol
• Understand basics of building science and green building skills with an interest to grow in this area. (Regular in-house and external training included with this position)
• Support and work with crew effectively and contribute to a positive daily culture, providing on-the-job guidance and training as needed to apprentices
• Communicate daily with SL regarding progress, logistics, and other incidental requirements relevant to the execution of the work
• Core Administrative Responsibilities:
• Participate regularly in quarterly All-Company Meetings to help steer direction of the company and is an active member of the Build Committee
• Participates actively in interdependent, team-focused company culture
• Have an interest in being an owner in a worker-owner cooperative design/build company

Requirements/Prerequisites:

• 5-8 yrs + experience in carpentry, construction, renovation, trades and familiarity and experience with energy & weatherization work
• Experience with efficient, production oriented work
• High level of experience with all basic hand and power tools commonly used for construction/carpentry
• Reliable transportation and basic carpentry tools required
• A strong team player and wishes to work as a part of a group focused on vision and mission of the company
• Able to work well independently, as well as manage a small team of workers.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication skills: in person, via phone, and email.
• Ability to manage fast-paced work environments
• Respectful presence in a client’s private home
• Ability to track hours and manage project details on web-based information management systems (training to be provided)
• Ability to read plans, and execute framing, trim, stairs, built-ins and other finish projects with minimal direction and supervision.

Please provide: write to info@newframeworks.com

• * Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 references

Compensation package:

• * $22-25/hr depending on experience, plus paid time off, benefits, education, and profit sharing.
• Position has a 3 month trial period with review to ensure a good mutual fit.
• After successful 3 month trial, vision and dental insurance provided, 100% paid by company.
• Profit sharing at the end of the fiscal year. Amount is based on ownership percentage.
• Workers Compensation coverage (standard).
• AFLAC coverage (some paid by company, some elective/additive on company plan, deducted from member’s paycheck as desired)
• 40 hrs paid time off/year.
• $200/year pp for personal tool or tech allowance.
• Reduced cost cell phone plans available on company AT&T plan, deducted from member’s paycheck.
• Paid trainings, conferences & classes - minimum value $200 pp/per year; actual value determined on as-needed basis. Full coverage based on first come first serve basis until budget line is tapped for the year.
• Paid membership to professional associations with conference, networking, and professional development opportunities: NESEA, BEBL, others.
• Subscriptions to Fine Homebuilding, BuildingGreen online suite, and other trade publications.
• Internal paid company trainings.
• Shared company meals at All Company Meetings and gatherings.
• New Frameworks swag.
• Bragging rights that you are a co-owner of the coolest and dorkiest company in the Northeast!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

• Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour