Property Essentials is a general contractor based in Wells, Maine. We build high-end renovations, additions, and ADUs on the southern Maine coast. Most of our clients hire us because we handle design, guidance, and project management from start to finish. We’re a small, tight crew. Every person on the team represents the company on site.
What you’ll do
- Frame, sheathe, and close in additions, ADUs, and structural changes. This includes opening up walls and installing beams and headers.
- Install windows, doors, siding, and exterior trim with proper flashing and weatherproofing for coastal exposure.
- Handle interior finish carpentry: trim, casing, built-ins, stairs, and cabinet installation in kitchen and bath remodels.
- Work in occupied and finished homes while protecting floors and finishes, keeping clean daily, and leaving the site ready for the client to see.
- Read plans, follow details from architects and designers, and flag conflicts before they become problems.
- Communicate with the foreman about progress, materials, and issues.
- Send photos when asked, because many of our clients follow along remotely.
- Mentor and direct apprentices and helpers on site.
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years of residential carpentry experience, with framing and finish work. Renovation experience is a strong plus.
- A self-directed professional who adapts to project changes and works to a high standard with little supervision.
- Pride in craftsmanship. Our clients notice the details, and we want carpenters who do too.
- A professional attitude around clients: respectful, tidy, and dependable.
- Ability to work independently on tasks and as part of a small crew.
- Your own hand tools and basic power tools. The company provides larger equipment and specialty tools.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites between Kittery and Kennebunkport.
- Commitment to a drug- and alcohol-free workplace: no use, possession, or impairment from alcohol, cannabis, or drugs while working, on job sites, in clients’ homes, or in company vehicles.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, staging, and roofs, and work outdoors in Maine weather.
Why Property Essentials
- Steady, year-round work on well-planned projects with clear scope and real project management.
- Quality-focused work on some of the best homes on the coast, not production building.
- A small team where good work gets noticed and you won’t get lost.
- Overtime pay at time-and-a-half over 40 hours.