Experienced Carpenter

Byggmeister Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off

Paid volunteer time off

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Ownership after 3 years

Job summary

Byggmeister Inc. seeks an experienced carpenter to join our field crew in producing beautiful, durable renovations around the Boston metro area. You will read construction documents, apply high-quality carpentry, and contribute to safe, efficient job sites.

The role is full-time, requires 5 years of residential experience, and involves work on projects across the metro Boston area. We offer tool and vehicle allowances, benefits, and opportunities for ownership after three years.

Qualifications

• 5 years of field experience in residential construction.
• Read and understand construction documents.
• Maintain personal and jobsite safety.

Responsibilities

• Work on residential renovations with field crew.
• Read blueprints and follow plans.
• Maintain safety on job sites and protect workers.
• Own and maintain hand and power tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Reading docs

Continuing education

Safety awareness

Own tools

Reliable transport

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Byggmeister is a worker-owned, woman-led design-build remodeling firm striving to be an exemplary steward of Boston area homes. We are looking for an experienced carpenter to join our field crew in producing beautiful, durable, environmentally responsible renovations.

WHY WORK WITH US

We are committed to the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. We see employees as people first, provide generous compensation and benefits, support professional growth, and offer all workers the opportunity to apply for ownership. You will have regular opportunities to contribute to company initiatives and connect with practitioners at other firms.

WHO YOU ARE

• Have strong carpentry, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Bring positive energy, takes on all tasks with enthusiasm, works well with a wide range of people, and is a team player
• Can read and understand construction documents
• Show ongoing interest in continuing education
• Always maintain personal and jobsite safety
• Own and maintain hand and power tools
• Have reliable transportation to work sites around the Boston area

DETAILS

• Full-time
• 5 years of field experience in residential construction
• Work on job sites around the metro Boston area

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $35-41 hourly depending on experience
• Tool, cell phone and vehicle allowance
• Paid attendance at conferences and other training opportunities
• Paid time off and paid volunteer time off
• Health insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Opportunity to apply to become an owner after three years

TO APPLY

This position is open until filled, with a target start date of 9/21/26. Screening interviews will be conducted by phone, and finalist candidates will have the opportunity to meet the team in-person and visit current projects in progress.

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, and CTE graduates.