Carpenter Helper

Entry-Level Field Technician/Carpenter Helper

This entry-level field technician role focuses on residential and light commercial building sealing and testing projects across central and southern Maine. You will support unique projects that improve energy efficiency by testing how well buildings retain heated and cooled air, while also gaining exposure to a growing general contracting division. This position offers hands-on training in a specialized, in-demand trade and the opportunity to grow with an expanding company. This role will pay $23 - $27 an hour for entry level.

Responsibilities

• Set up blower door systems at residential and other buildings to test air retention and overall building envelope performance.
• Break down and properly store blower door systems and related equipment at the end of each job.
• Assist with sealing and insulation tasks to improve building energy efficiency and comfort.
• Support general contracting activities as the company's construction services continue to grow.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively to complete construction and building system tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area at job sites and in company vehicles.
• Contribute to accurate documentation of work performed and communicate job progress to the team.
• Travel to various job sites across central and southern Maine as part of a field-based team.
• Actively participate in training, continuing education, and building science courses to develop technical skills.
• Demonstrate a strong team mindset by supporting coworkers and contributing to a positive, efficient work environment.
• Align daily work with the company's vision of making both new and existing homes more eco-friendly and energy efficient.

Essential Skills

• Experience or strong interest in construction, building systems, or related trades.
• Basic carpentry skills or familiarity with building components and structures.
• Ability to safely and confidently use hand tools in a field environment.
• Understanding of or interest in insulation and building envelope performance.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively on job sites.
• Consistently positive attitude and willingness to learn a new trade from the ground up.
• Commitment to the company's vision and culture, including buy-in to a team-focused, growth-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in building science and energy efficiency testing.
• Willingness to complete OSHA training and other safety-related courses provided by the company.
• Motivation to pursue a clear career path, including potential advancement to supervisory roles.
• Desire to work in a newer company that is expanding and evolving its general contracting capabilities.
• Comfort working in a variety of residential and building environments, including older structures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a newer, fast-growing company that plans to expand significantly in the near future, creating real opportunities for rapid career progression. Team members benefit from a clear career path, including the potential to advance into a supervisor role in as little as six months for those who are fully engaged and committed. The culture emphasizes team buy-in, shared ownership of success, and working with efficiency, while leadership remains closely involved and passionate about the work. Employees enjoy access to continuing education, including OSHA classes and building science courses, as well as a tool allowance to support their professional development and day-to-day effectiveness.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role that involves daily travel to job sites across central and southern Maine. You will work primarily in residential and similar building environments, including both new construction and older structures, focusing on energy efficiency testing and sealing. The work relies on blower door systems, insulation tools, and a variety of hand tools, requiring comfort with physical tasks and on-site problem solving. Hours are centered around project schedules and may vary based on job location and customer needs, with an emphasis on working efficiently as a coordinated team. The environment is hands-on, practical, and growth-oriented, with ongoing training and exposure to building science concepts integrated into daily work. Dress expectations align with a construction and field setting, prioritizing safety, practicality, and readiness for varying site conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Yarmouth, ME.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Yarmouth,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.