Carpenter

Carpenter Helper

$23-$27/hr | Portland, ME

Why You'll Want to Apply

• Employee-owned company offering long-term stability
• Opportunity to start within days of interviewing
• Consistent work with a growing project pipeline
• Mix of residential and upcoming commercial projects
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• Work with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and quality workmanship

What You'll Be Doing

As a Carpenter, you'll play a key role in building quality structures that stand the test of time. Current projects include deck construction, with commercial projects starting in the coming months.

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
• Measuring, cutting, and assembling wood, metal, and other construction materials
• Building and installing framing, walls, floors, roofs, and structural components
• Installing doors, windows, trim, cabinetry, siding, and finish carpentry elements
• Constructing and dismantling concrete forms and scaffolding
• Performing rough carpentry work, including framing, drywall, roofing, and metal stud installation
• Supporting commercial concrete and form carpentry projects
• Assisting with demolition and site preparation as needed
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment safely
• Working closely with project managers, supervisors, and fellow tradespeople
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe job site

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of carpentry experience or equivalent apprenticeship experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
• Experience with framing, drywall, roofing, siding, formwork, or general carpentry
• Strong understanding of construction tools, materials, and techniques
• Strong math and measurement skills
• Commitment to quality workmanship and job site safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Rough carpentry and structural framing experience
• Finish carpentry experience, including trim and cabinetry
• Commercial construction experience
• Concrete formwork experience
• Demolition and site preparation experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Why Work Here?

You'll join an employee-owned organization where your contributions directly support shared success and long-term stability. The company invests in its people and provides opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career. With a strong backlog of work and a variety of projects, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career while taking pride in the quality of your work.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on role working on active construction sites, both outdoors and inside unfinished structures. You'll work with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials while contributing to projects you can be proud of. If you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and seeing the results of your work every day, you'll fit right in.

Apply Today

If you're a motivated carpenter looking for competitive pay, steady work, career growth, and the benefits of working for an employee-owned company, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westbrook, Maine.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Westbrook, Maine.

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