Carpenter — Custom Homes & Renovations Specialist

Newman Homes; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman Homes is hiring carpenters in Augusta, ME for finish and rough work on custom homes, additions, and renovations across the Kennebec Valley. The team operates a small Augusta office and crews since 2017.

Responsibilities include framing, hanging doors/windows, trim, stairs, decks, and reading plans to catch mistakes before construction. Candidates should have 3+ years in the trade or an apprenticeship and bring their own hand tools and a valid vehicle.

Qualifications

• Three or more years doing this for a living, or an apprenticeship plus real site time.
• Own hand tools and a working vehicle.
• Clean driving record to be on our insurance.
• Willingness to work outdoors through a Maine winter, because the work does not stop.

Responsibilities

• Frame walls, floors, and roofs to plan, square and on layout.
• Hang and case doors and windows, and run trim that does not need caulk to look right.
• Build stairs, decks, and interior details on custom work.
• Read a set of plans and catch the mistake in it before it gets built.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading plans

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Newman Homes is hiring carpenters in Augusta, ME for finish and rough work on custom homes, additions, and renovations across the Kennebec Valley. The team operates a small Augusta office and crews since 2017.

Responsibilities include framing, hanging doors/windows, trim, stairs, decks, and reading plans to catch mistakes before construction. Candidates should have 3+ years in the trade or an apprenticeship and bring their own hand tools and a valid vehicle.