List Services Lead Technician - Lead Carpenter (Burlington)

Fresh Start Contracting; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability

401 (k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefits

Job summary

Fresh Start Contracting in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced List Services Lead Technician to manage carpentry on small projects, handyman and concierge work. You will lead the jobsite from demo to finish, coordinating with the Project Manager and homeowners.

The role requires a valid Construction Supervisor’s License (CSL), the ability to read plans, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality, safe work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 8 years’ carpentry/construction experience preferred.
• Massachusetts CSL license required.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand building codes.
• Own hand tools and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily carpentry and frame-to-finish tasks on projects.
• Review budgets with Project Manager and manage scheduling.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and high-quality workmanship on site.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and homeowners to review progress.
• Order and organize materials and maintain accurate time records.

Skills

Reading construction plans

Lead Carpenter experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Valid driver’s license

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Fresh Start Contracting is looking for an experienced, well-rounded carpenter for its List Services division! List Services focuses on small project, handyman and concierge services. The position of List Services Lead Tech would require the ability to perform all carpentry tasks, lean on experience for problem solving and have the flexibility to collaborate with a Project Manager on multiple types of projects. Fresh Start is looking for a self-motivated team player to add to our elite service team!

The List Services Lead Technician position is responsible for all work done on the jobsite from demo to finish. Must be a Lead Carpenter and have a full understanding of a residential construction project from a budget and jobsite standpoint as well as possess a Construction Supervisor’s License. This includes planning and managing the schedule with the Project Manager from beginning to end. The List Services Lead Technician is responsible for managing the daily flow of work and making decisions on the best methods of construction. They are responsible for ensuring that work is done to a high quality and in safe and clean conditions. The organization, cleanliness, and job site safety are overseen and maintained by the List Services Lead Technician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Lead Carpenter
• Reading and understanding construction plans
• Meeting Inspectors and handling building code issues
• Meeting with the List Services Project Manager, Owners and Architect to review project
• Meeting with sub-contractors on site to review their scope of work and pricing
• Reviewing budgets with the List Services Project Manager throughout project
• Completing hands-on daily carpentry and frame-to-finish tasks throughout the project
• Keeping track of job names, materials purchased, and your time spent on tasks accurately
• Clearly explaining steps, provide clear directions, and answer questions about construction processes to employees, owners, and subcontractors
• Ordering of all project materials from suppliers and sub-contractors
• Receiving material orders on the jobsite and properly organizing them
• Working with the List Services Project Manager to stay on schedule and meeting deadlines
• Setting daily work goals for crew
• Overseeing quality of work being done on a day-to-day basis
• Overseeing that the job site is well prepared and safe daily
• Overseeing and communicating to sub-contractors on the List Services Project Manager’s behalf
• Communicating to homeowners the progress of work and managing expectations
• Delegating work to List Services Technicians
• Picking up materials from suppliers
• Managing and organizing job site material and equipment
• Overseeing and participating in safe demolition and staging
• Driving company vehicle as needed to pick up materials and dispose of debris
• Keeping workspaces clean, organized, and safe
• Safely operating power tools, compressors, saws, and hand tools on a daily basis
• Excavating holes up to 4’ deep safely and accurately and preparing footings
• Properly using step ladders and extension ladders
• Performing work at varying heights on stepladders and extension ladders
• Submitting hours worked accurately and timely each week for payroll processing
• Working independently while paying attention to detail, quality, and staying on task until finished
• Operating a Smartphone (emails, photos, and texting, etc.) to regularly communicate job site information
• Assisting with clients’ needs as instructed by the List Services Project Manager
• Adhering to safety and security measures as appropriate to perform work
• Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Bringing problems to the attention of the List Services Project Manager
• Performing other duties as assigned

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in carpentry/construction preferred
• Solid knowledge of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, safety, and applicable building codes
• Must hold valid Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License (CSL)
• Must have full knowledge of carpentry tasks and can do every phase of work
• Must have all necessary hand tools (basic set) and power tools (drill, reciprocating saw, and circular saw)
• Knowledge of construction supplies: fasteners, lumber and other building material
• Knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment
• Must have a caring and professional demeanor and enjoy helping families at a challenging time
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings
• Good understanding of basic math and measurements
• Knowledge of safety hazards and safe working practices related to work performed
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required by supervisor
• Regularly inspect and maintain equipment and notify supervisor is there is a problem
• Must have reliable work vehicle: truck or SUV preferred
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to work overtime as needed

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

PAY

$35.00-$45.00 Hourly

BENEFITS

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401 (k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional benefits