Experienced Carpenters

Great Falls Construction; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities to grow

Team oriented culture

Job summary

Great Falls Construction in Maine is seeking an experienced carpenter to join our crew. You will frame, build, install, and repair wood structures on commercial and residential projects, reading blueprints and ensuring precise measurements.

We value safety and quality, offer strong benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, and opportunities for growth while you help deliver finished projects on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on carpentry experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Solid math skills for layout and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Frame, build, install, and repair wood structures on commercial and residential jobs.
• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately.
• Install windows, doors, trim, flooring, framing, hardware, and fixtures.
• Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed.
• Check work for level, square, and plumb.
• Tear out and repair damaged or defective work.
• Keep the jobsite clean and safe.
• Work with supervisors, subcontractors, and crew.
• Train and mentor carpenter apprentices.
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic carpentry tools

Job description

Are you a solid Carpenter who takes pride in doing things the right way? Looking for steady work, good pay, and a company that values quality and safety? Great Falls Construction is a Maine‑based company looking for experienced Carpenters to join our crew. We do commercial and residential work across Northern New England, and we’re building a team of people who work hard, look out for each other, and care about the finished product.

What You Get

• Maine‑based company where you’re known and supported
• Strong safety culture, we want everyone going home safe
• 100% employer paid health insurance
• Retirement match and profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities to grow
• Respect on the jobsite and a team that works together

What You’ll Be Doing

• Frame, build, install, and repair wood structures on commercial and residential jobs
• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and plans
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials accurately
• Install windows, doors, trim, flooring, framing, hardware, and fixtures
• Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed
• Check your work for level, square, and plumb
• Tear out and repair damaged or defective work when needed
• Keep the jobsite clean and safe
• Work professionally with supervisors, subcontractors, and crew members
• Train and mentor carpenter apprentices and help them learn the trade the right way
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands‑on carpentry experience
• Have a bias toward action and impatience towards those that lack focus and/or the ability to get results.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Your own basic carpentry tools
• Able to lift 50 lbs. regularly (more with help when needed)
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Solid math skills for layout and measurements
• Reliable, focused, and ready to work

Great Falls Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics