Carpenter I, Carpenter II

Black Mountain Builders is seeking multiple positions for Carpenter I and Carpenter II tradespeople to join our team. We’re offering year-round full-time and part-time positions to experienced Carpenters who are motivated, thrive working in a collaborative team environment, are passionate about expanding their skills and knowledge, and would like to help mentor Apprentice Carpenters. An interest in building science and high-performance building is a plus.

We work primarily on residential projects within a 45-minute driving distance from Brattleboro.

Qualifications:

• Are motivated and like working in various phases of a building project.

• Has a desire to expand knowledge of sustainable building practices and products.

• Is a clear communicator and has good organization skills.

• Approaches work with a collaborative mindset.

• Is motivated to learn and grow.

• Can perform various tasks with little or no supervision.

• Has reliable transportation or is able to get rides to and from job sites.

Some of the responsibilities of a Carpenter I and Carpenter II include but are not limited to: 

Carpenter I:

• Assist with the layout and preparation of projects.

• Install wooden structures including decks, stairs, roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists, and studs. 

• Install cabinets, shelving, built-in’s, drywall, and insulation.

• Install hardware and fixtures including door handles, locks, hinges, closures, pulls, knobs, and bath accessories.

• Familiarity with lumber species, grades and dimensions. 

• Continued learning of reading plans and assisting with material take-offs.

• Dismantling and removing damaged wooden structures and fixtures.

• Checking accuracy of work with level, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers.

• Ensure that work areas are kept clean and organized.

• Obtain materials from lumber yards as needed.

• Follow safety procedures and protocols, as well as workplace policies.

• Basic understanding of advanced building science systems and techniques.

• Participate in workshops and training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Carpenter II:

• Understanding of shop equipment and procedures including planers, jointers, drill press, band saws, and knowledge of basic joinery techniques.

• Understanding and operation of construction equipment including telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, drywall lifts, and shop equipment.

• Select and grade lumber based on size, strength, and quality to suit each job.

• Understanding of high-quality finishes and applications including sanding, staining, priming, painting across different substrates, and materials including wood, MDF, steel, and concrete.

• Understanding of construction documents and ability to read plans.

• Ability to perform advanced layouts and elevations.

• Independently manage and track time throughout the work day utilizing company cost codes. 

• Thorough understanding of safety procedures, and proper set up staging and ladders.

• Advanced understanding of advanced building science systems and techniques.

• Ability to efficiently sequence tasks throughout the day to maximize productivity and quality of work.

• Effectively and respectfully communicate with all positions on the team.

• Open, close, and maintain job sites to company standards.

• Basic field maintenance of tools and equipment.