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Carpenter Position at Juniper Design + Build

Are you ready to work with great clients, build unique projects, and advance your building science and green building knowledge?

Are you an experienced, conscientious, goal-oriented carpenter with your eye on delivering the highest quality work, on budget?

Are you tired of working alone and ready to join a collaborative team?

We're hiring frame-to-finish carpenters with 3-6 years of experience in the trades and all the usual tools. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and generous paid time off. Juniper Design + Build is an award-winning residential design/build company working in Portland, Maine, and its surrounding communities. We create beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainably-built custom homes and renovations.

We do things differently. For starters, we're majority women-owned and managed. As much as we admire people with mad skills, we don't hire for skills alone. We have a diverse, respectful, and positive work culture—and a fantastic team—and we're looking for people who really understand the value of that and want to be part of it.

We're invested in helping to move the building industry to more environmentally sustainable practices. We focus on high-performance building and carbon reduction. We're all in on building science and strive to use optimal techniques and materials. We're always learning. You will be too.

What we're looking for. We're looking for a skilled carpenter with 4-7 years of hands-on experience across a range of residential construction projects. You should be confident in core carpentry tasks like framing, siding, window and door installation, air sealing, and finish work.

We're especially interested in candidates who are curious about high-performance building practices and eager to grow their knowledge of sustainable construction. Certifications like OSHA10, Lead Safe, and Net Zero are a plus—but not required to apply.

What we offer:

• Salary: Starting at $30 an hour and determined by experience
• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 120 hours/year, plus 15 holidays
• Tool Allowance: $250 after 30 days, $500/year after one year
• Short and Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 3% company match (SIMPLE IRA)
• Parking and Ferry Stipends
• Support for professional training and development
• A values-aligned team that genuinely enjoys working together

Work location & requirements. This is a full-time W-2 position. Our office is on Peaks Island, ME (a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland), and we work on jobs throughout the greater Portland area. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to site locations. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background. We especially encourage applications from people of color, women, trans and nonbinary folks, working-class candidates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Ready to apply? Send us a summary of your relevant work experience and why you would be a great addition to our team. No calls, please. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We look forward to learning more about you!