General Carpenter

Dowbuilt; Town of Ogden (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Tool stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dowbuilt is seeking a General Carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Work will be performed on-site at our Morgan, UT project in a fast-paced, craft-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in high-end residential carpentry, strong framing and finish skills, and the ability to read architectural drawings. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with potential for growth across regions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in high-end residential carpentry.
• Broad rough and finish carpentry skills.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.
• Comfort working at heights and in varying weather.
• U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with general carpentry tasks including framing, siding, window and door installation, and finish work.
• Establish and maintain work task deadlines with the superintendent or foreman.
• Support subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foreman.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure work progresses safely and efficiently.
• Identify unsafe practices and report them to the foreman or superintendent.

Skills

Framing

Finish carpentry

Reading drawings

Tool knowledge

Safety first

Teamwork

Tools

Basic carpentry tools

Specialty tools

Job description

We’re hiring a General Carpenter for one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Dowbuilt carpentershave mid-to-advanced level carpentry skills and at least four years’ experience in the industry. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, architecturally significant builds and grow their career alongside colleagues who are dedicated to the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality. Please note that work will be performed at our project site in Morgan, UT — please plan accordingly for the commute.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a general carpenter, you’ll be responsible for:

• Performing and assisting with general carpentry tasks including but not limited to:
  • Structural wood/steel framing
  • Siding, window, and door installation
  • Hardware prep and installation
  • Site cleanup/protection
• Establishing and maintaining work task deadlines with the superintendent or foreman
• Supporting subcontractors as directed by the superintendent or foreman
• Working well and coordinating with other team members
• Identifying when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe practices to the foreman or superintendent

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt carpenter, you’ll need:

• 4+ years of high-end residential carpentry experience
• The following skills:
  • Broad range of rough carpentry skills from framing up to finish work (finish skills are a huge plus!)
  • Working with full complement of basic tools and specialty tools
  • Laying out and setting concrete forms
  • Reading and interpreting architectural drawings
  • Work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather
  • Estimating and communicating small material needs to superintendent or foreman
  • Familiarity with a variety of building materials
• Knowledge of safety and health procedures for location (ongoing training will be provided)
• Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment
• Excellent communication, team-building, and mentoring skills
• Abilityto anticipate and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to follow direction and perform work as designated
• Motivation, dependability,and trustworthiness
• U.S. work authorization
• Please note that work will be performed at our project site in Morgan, UT — please plan accordingly for the commute.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees– 1stof the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with3% employer safe harborcontribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) –0.046 hours per 1 hour worked (approx. 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of serviceup to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
• Annual tool stipendand tool loan policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
• Opportunities to build for Dowbuilt in other regions, if desired

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such asArchitectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU’LL GROW

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.