Carpenter 3

HELM Construction Solutions LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid

Paid Time Off: Starting at 120 hours/year

Tool Allowance: $250 after 30 days

Retirement Plan: 3% company match (SIMPLE IRA)

Ferry & Cell Phone Stipends

Support for professional training and development

Job summary

A renowned residential construction company in Portland, Maine, is hiring a Carpenter 3. This position is for experienced carpenters looking to grow their skills while contributing to sustainable building practices. The role involves collaboration, mentoring others, and leading on-site. Compensation starts at $35/hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a tool allowance. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and a passion for environmentally-friendly construction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in residential construction.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Interest in high-performance building practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a collaborative job-site culture.
• Mentor junior carpenters and step into leadership roles.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and clients.

Skills

Core carpentry tasks

Framing

Siding

Window and door installation

Air sealing

Finish work

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly skilled carpenter who’s ready to take on more responsibility and looking for professional development support? Do you love mentoring others, collaborating on complex builds, and continuing to deepen your craft?

Juniper Design + Build is an award-winning residential design/build company working in Portland, Maine, and its surrounding communities. We create beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainably-built custom homes and renovations.

We’re hiring a Carpenter 3. This role is designed for experienced carpenters who want to grow professionally while contributing to outstanding residential projects. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including fully paid health insurance, generous paid time off, a tool allowance, and professional development support.

We do things differently
For starters, we’re majority women-owned and managed. As much as we admire people with mad skills, we don’t hire for skills alone. We have a diverse, respectful, and positive work culture—and a fantastic team—and we’re looking for people who really understand the value of that and want to be part of it.

We’re invested in helping to move the building industry to more environmentally sustainable practices. We focus on high-performance building and carbon reduction. We’re all in on building science and strive to use optimal techniques and materials. We’re always learning. You will be too.

What we’re looking for

• We’re looking for a skilled carpenter with 3–5 years of hands-on experience across a range of residential construction projects.
• You should be confident in core carpentry tasks like framing, siding, window and door installation, air sealing, and finish work.
• This role is ideal for someone who can take direction from a Lead Carpenter but also take initiative and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be expected to support a collaborative, respectful job-site culture that includes mentoring junior carpenters and stepping into a leadership role when the Lead is off-site.
• Clear communication is essential, both with teammates and clients, as you’ll occasionally serve as a point of contact on-site.

Qualifications & preferences

• Certifications like OSHA10, Lead Safe, and Net Zero are a plus—but not required to apply.
• Interest in high-performance building practices and sustainable construction is valued.

What we offer

• Salary: Starting at $35 an hour and determined by experience
• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 120 hours/year, plus 10 holidays
• Tool Allowance: $250 after 30 days, $500/year after one year
• Retirement Plan: 3% company match (SIMPLE IRA)
• Ferry & Cell Phone Stipends
• Support for professional training and development
• A values-aligned team that genuinely enjoys working together

Work location & requirements

This is a full-time W-2 position. Our office is on Peaks Island, ME (a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland), and we work on jobs throughout the greater Portland area. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to site locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background. We especially encourage applications from people of color, women, trans and nonbinary folks, working-class candidates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Ready to apply?

Send us a summary of your relevant work experience and why you would be a great addition to our team. No calls, please. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We look forward to learning more about you! Apply through Breezy.