Apprentice Carpenter - Massachusetts

National Property Consulting & Management, LLC; Pratt Junction (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

On-the-job training

Phone allowance

Vacation 2 weeks

Holidays 8

Simple IRA

Health benefits

Travel pay

Training reimbursements

Job summary

National Property Consulting & Management (NPC &M) is seeking an Apprentice Carpenter based in Massachusetts to join our field team. This entrance-level, full-time role involves assisting a Facility Mechanic on service calls and small projects across New England.

Training covers carpentry, drywall, flooring, ceilings, wall coverings, and related tasks. Responsibilities include learning trade techniques, site prep, documenting progress with photos, and coordination with customers.

Qualifications

• No prior construction experience required; entrance-level position.
• Trade school or vocational training is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Word.
• Travel as required to support assignments.
• Night shift availability is required.
• Criminal, driving background checks and drug testing will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Learn proper trade techniques under supervision of a Facility Mechanic.
• Assist with loading/unloading, tool handling, and site cleanliness.
• Daily communication and reporting to the Facility Mechanic and Manager.
• Assist with planning and layout of projects.
• Provide daily progress photos and before/after photos.
• Maintain field pictures and ongoing communication with customers.
• Coordinate with customers as needed.
• Complete carpentry, maintenance, flooring, drywall/framing, concrete tasks as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Clean driving record

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Travel readiness

Night shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10 (Preferred)

Job description

NPC &M is seeking a motivated Apprentice Carpenter, based in Massachusetts, to join our growing team. This is an entrance-level, full-time, field-based role in which the Apprentice works as a helper alongside an experienced Facility Mechanic on service calls and, occasionally, small construction projects across New England. Under the Mechanic’s direct guidance, the Apprentice will assist with carpentry, drywall repair and installation, flooring (VCT, carpet tile, porcelain/ceramic tile), acoustic ceiling tile, wall coverings (FRP), concrete, and related tasks — building the hands‑on skills and trade knowledge needed to perform the type of work NPC &M does every day. No prior construction experience required.

NOTE ON WORK SCHEDULE: This is a field-based position requiring travel to client job sites alongside an assigned Facility Mechanic. Candidates must be available for both day and night shifts - NPC &M makes every effort to distribute night shifts equitably and minimize overnight assignments per team member; however, flexibility to work days and nights according to client needs is a firm requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

• Work directly under the supervision of an assigned Facility Mechanic, learning proper trade techniques and daily job procedures.

• Assist with loading/unloading, handling, and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials, and keeping job sites clean and organized.

• Daily communication/reporting to assigned Facility Mechanic, Facility Service Coordinator and/or Manager.

• Assist with coordination of plans and layout of overall project.

• Provide daily progress photos or before/after photos of work.

• Provide daily and constant communication and field pictures.

• Support coordination with customer needs as necessary.

• Complete misc. carpentry, maintenance, flooring, drywall/framing, concrete, etc. tasks as directed, to support the Facility Mechanic and overall assignments.

Requirements | Skills

• No prior construction experience required — this is an entrance‑level position for candidates ready to learn the trade under an experienced Facility Mechanic.

• Trade school or vocational training in carpentry/construction is a plus, but not required.

• Excellent customer service skills set.

• Clean driving record.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Basic computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Word, among others.

• Travel as required to support assignments.

• Night shift availability.

• Qualified candidates are required to complete a criminal background check, driving background check and drug testing.

Qualifications | Experience

• Driver's License (Required)

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• OSHA 10 (Preferred)

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $45,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

• Performance-based paid incentive.

Benefits

• Hands‑on mentorship.

• Structured on‑the‑job training with an experienced Facility Mechanic, Superintendents and Project Managers.

• Monthly cell phone allowance.

• 2 weeks paid vacation after the first year of service

• 8 paid holidays.

• Participation in simple IRA retirement plan.

• Company health, dental and vision insurance.

• Travel compensation - outside of the New England area.

• Company Training Programs – training reimbursements.

Location:

• Boston, MA

• Remote position - the candidate is expected to be at the project/job location at all times.

• Ideal candidate should be based in the Boston, MA, area.

Employment Type

• Full-Time

NPC &M

National Property Consulting & Management (NPC &M) is a full-service commercial construction and facility management firm with over 45 years of experience delivering first‑class projects throughout the United States. We specialize in construction management, design/build services, pre‑construction planning, multi‑site program development, and facility maintenance across corporate, retail, healthcare, industrial, and restaurant sectors.

At NPC &M, we hold ourselves and our nationwide network of consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and on‑time delivery — earning the trust of leading national brands one project at a time.

Please Note:

All salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package. NPC &M is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage candidates that will help us live out this commitment to apply.

NPC &M is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, NPC &M complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. NPC &M also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment and NPC &M reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.