Full Time Carpenter

Newton, MA
3+ years experience as a carpenter in the residential remodeling industry required.
Reports to Lead Carpenter, Production Manager

Byggmeister (Scandinavian for "master builder") was founded in 1983. We are a residential remodeling firm that is striving to be an exemplary steward of Boston area homes. Our mission is to design, build and maintain homes that are functional, beautiful, cost-effective and environmentally responsible. We have always placed a high priority on cultivating two things: easy, friendly relations with our clients, and a multi-talented crew. 

We do a full range of remodeling projects, primarily on single-family homes and, occasionally, in condominiums and apartments. Typical jobs include kitchen and bathroom renovations, attic and basement conversions, whole-house renovations, and energy retrofits with a goal of reducing carbon emissions from operating the home. On average, our jobs come in within 2% of the budgeted cost, due to our robust design process and the strong sense of responsibility felt by every member of our team.

Expectations for the Carpenter position:
- Shows a clear desire to pull their own weight; maintains a positive approach to working with a range of people; does not try to build self up by talking others down.
- Takes direction well; acknowledges personal weaknesses and works to strengthen them; shows loyalty to team; does not criticize others openly.
- Demonstrates consistently improving problem-solving abilities
- Shows initiative in helping Lead Carpenter/Project Manager keep jobsites stocked.
- Works with team to be aware of hours available for a task or phase, and tries to stay within those parameters.
- Works with the team to assure steady productivity and schedule awareness.
- Able to maintain high standards with occasional coaching from Lead Carpenter and Production Manager
- Maintains personal and jobsite safety at all times.
- Personal work space always clean at the end of the day and well-organized during the day.
- Is polite and communicative with client; makes sure requests from client are quickly and accurately communicated to the Lead Carpenter.
- Reliably and efficiently assists lead carpenter or project manager in timely completion of punch list.
- Reliable about returning phone calls promptly; uses cell phone efficiently; encouraged but not required to use e-mail; calls in hours reliably
- Works well with one helper.
- Shows good comprehension of most carpentry skills.
- Demonstrates strong inclination for a wide variety of educational opportunities; is able to apply off-the-job education to jobsite tasks.
- Submits timesheets and coded receipts to the office in a reliable and timely fashion.
- Expected to own and maintain hand and power tools
- Must have reliable transportation to job sites from Boston proper throughout Metrowest area.

Wage range for this position: $23 to $28 per hour

Benefits include $1500 yearly tool allowance, paid vacation, cell phone allowance, partial health & dental insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and retirement plans available, with employer match. Paid attendance at annual NESEA Building Energy conference and other training opportunities.

People of color, LGBTQ people, and women are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please read through our website (www.byggmeister.com) to familiarize yourself with our company, and send us an inquiry with your resume, and what speaks to you about our company and work.