Experienced Carpenter 3

Juniper Design + Build; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,880 - 83,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% employer-paid)

Paid time off

Tool allowance

Retirement plan (SIMPLE IRA)

Stipends (ferry & cell phone)

Professional training & development

Values-aligned team

Job summary

Juniper Design + Build is hiring a Carpenter 3 for a full-time, on-site role serving the greater Portland area from Peaks Island, ME. Join an award-winning, women-owned design/build team focused on high-performance, sustainable residential projects and professional development.

You should have 3–5 years of experience in framing, siding, window/door installation, air sealing and finish work. Mentoring junior carpenters and taking the lead when the lead is away are part of the role, with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on carpentry experience on residential projects.
• Confident in framing, siding, installations and air sealing.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior carpenters; ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior carpenters and step into leadership when Lead is off-site.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and clients on-site.
• Support high-performance, sustainable construction practices.

Skills

Framing

Siding

Window installation

Door installation

Air sealing

Finish carpentry

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

_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.

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.

We're especially interested in candidates who are curious about high-performance building practices and eager to grow their knowledge of sustainable construction. Certifications like OSHA10, Lead Safe, and Net Zero are a plus—but not required to apply.

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.

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.