Lead Carpenter

Chelsea Piers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness

Discounts on in-club services

Team-Oriented Culture

Pathways for Growth

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

A prominent fitness facility in New York City is seeking a Lead Carpenter for its technical maintenance team. The role involves managing a team of carpenters to perform maintenance, renovations, and new builds across the property. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in maintenance or construction, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a valid NYS driver’s license. Flexible availability is a must as the role may require night, weekend, and holiday work.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in maintenance or construction environments.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• OSHA‑10 and OSHA‑30 certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Certification for ladder, scissor lift, and scaffolding safety (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including occasional holidays, weekends, and overnight work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate extensive maintenance and project task lists.
• Oversee general maintenance of facility.
• Coordinate with Site Operations Manager for special projects.
• Supervise skilled carpenters and general maintenance employees.
• Ensure all employees work safely, wearing required safety gear.
• Communicate and report any incidents during work assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About Chelsea Piers

Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. With four locations in NYC and growing, Chelsea Piers Fitness is redefining the luxury fitness experience. We are a community built on Empowerment, Purpose, Transformation, and Community.

The Opportunity

At Chelsea Piers Fitness, we’re more than a gym – we’re a destination for connection, transformation, and community. If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are looking to grow your career in the fitness and wellness space, we want to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Complimentary Membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness-Chelsea plus discounts on in‑club services.
• Team‑Oriented Culture – we win together and support each other every day.
• Pathways for Growth – from hospitality to management, operations, personal training, and beyond.
• Purpose‑Driven Work – every day is a chance to help someone feel seen, supported, and successful.

Lead Carpenter – About The Opportunity

Chelsea Piers is hiring a Lead Carpenter for our technical maintenance team. The role leads a team of carpenters performing new builds, renovations, and maintenance across the Chelsea Piers property. This role reports to the Site Operations Manager, with the primary work location at our flagship Chelsea site and occasional work at other NYC facilities. It is a working lead role, not strictly supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate extensive maintenance and project task lists.
• Oversee general maintenance of facility.
• Coordinate with Site Operations Manager for special projects on a daily basis.
• Supervise skilled carpenters and general maintenance employees; schedule required work to achieve timely and efficient completion.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and proper functioning of all equipment and tools.
• Ensure all employees work safely, wearing and using all required safety gear, harnesses, and eye protection.
• Communicate and report any incidents or problems that arise during work assignments.
• Plan and order materials for efficient completion of work assignments.
• Conduct daily inspections of site and prepare work repair lists submitted to Site Operations Manager.

This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. It may change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.

Qualifications

You have at least 10 years of experience in maintenance or construction environments. You also have:

• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• OSHA‑10 and OSHA‑30 certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Certification for ladder, scissor lift, and scaffolding safety (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including occasional holidays, weekends, and overnight work.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• General hours are 7 am–3 pm; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.