Carpenter, Evening Star Joinery Who We Are:

Evening Star Joinery has been an established high-end custom home builder and general contractor in the Northern Michigan area for over four decades. We seek to better the built environment and utilize the most advanced building science-based techniques. With over twenty employees, we cover all aspects of the building scope from masonry to finish work, including our own in-house millwork and cabinet shop. We value our employees and the community in which we reside. Evening Star Joinery is an equal opportunity employer; women, LGBTQ and BIPOC are encouraged to apply.

Mission and Values:

Evening Star Joinery works to merge age-old craft with modern day building science and technology, uplift our community and build a more resilient future.  We value our relationships  We commit to operational efficiency  We represent the communities in which we work  We seek to employ the friendliest building materials  We embrace the challenges of building in our climate  We are always learning

The Position:

Evening Star Joinery is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team. This position is in Harbor Springs, MI. Our clients appreciate our level of craft, our attention to detail, and our commitment to the use of sustainable, high-efficiency and high-quality materials. The role of the Carpenter is to execute jobsite tasks in adherence with the Lead Carpenter's directives and the project schedule. The carpenter is expected to coordinate effectively with all members of the jobsite crew including subcontractors; support the Project Manager and other team members as needed (especially in the absence of an on-site Lead Carpenter); and provide guidance to others as they work to develop their skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Sets a positive example for the jobsite team by actively supporting everyone on the crew, regardless of skill level, and never openly criticizing other members of the project team  Submits accurate timesheets on a weekly basis  Consistently arrives at the jobsite on time, works within daily start and stop times, and takes break and lunch with crew  Organizes workday and workflow to minimize inefficiencies  Takes initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards  Works with Lead Carpenter/Project Manager/Site Supervisor to keep the jobsite stocked with required materials with minimal supplier trips per week  Supports the Lead Carpenter in maintaining a clean and well-organized jobsite and ensuring personal, jobsite, and crew safety always  Ensures good communication and prompt response to calls/texts/emails from others on the project team  Submits any receipts to the Lead Carpenter in a reliable and timely fashion  Consistently demonstrates comprehension of the carpentry skills listed below and an ability to accomplish related tasks proficiently and with minimal supervision, backtracking, or rework

Skills, Knowledge and Requirements:

 Operation of all required tools safely and efficiently  Setup, usage, and safety monitoring of all ladder, scaffold, and harness equipment  Accurate sill layout  Layout and execution of level, plumb, and square wall framing, floor framing, and all but the most complicated roof framing  Application of sheathing and weather-resistive barriers (WRB)  Application of various types of roofing underlayment  Window, skylight, and exterior door installation and flashing procedures  Air-sealing methods  Execution of all phases of exterior siding and trim  Deck lay-out and installation  Strapping and blocking installation  Cutting and installation of rough and finished stairs alongside a Lead Carpenter  Execution of all phases of interior trim installation  Hanging kitchen cabinets, including managing layout, leveling, troubleshooting, and room discrepancies  Creation of basic to mid-level material lists for framing, sheathing, and trim  Ability to provide sequential instructions to others within company protocol

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Relocate:

Harbor Springs, MI 49740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person