Carpenter Apprentice - Full time

Apprentice Carpenter
We're hiring an Apprentice Carpenter to support the overall organization, cleanliness, and safety on our job sites. Apprentice carpenters use basic tools to assist carpenters and subtrades with executing the daily work plan, under the direction of the site foreman and superintendent. This position offers an opportunity to be a part of one-of-a-kind, high-end residential builds while developing frame to finish skills, as well as the ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
As an apprentice carpenter, you will:

Perform light carpentry and occasionally assist with pickup framing, finish carpentry, site protection, etc. Ask questions to gain a better understanding regarding the proper use of tools and equipment
Work with and ask questions of job leads who are proficient with the use of builder's level to understand building layout and dimensional control
Work with job leads and ask questions to understand framing layout and rough framing of walls, floors and roof systems, how to calculate roof rafters, layout and frame stairs, windows and doors
Identify when other workers or subcontractors are not working in a safe manner and report unsafe practices to the Foreman or Superintendent
Invest in personal tools and equipment per the required tool list found in this job description
Understand the dynamics of a busy jobsite, including safety requirements, site organization, and workflow
Maintain a safe clean and organized job site: pick up all tools and equipment, and secure job site each day to eliminate potential injury to self and others
Travel locally as needed
To be successful as a Dowbuilt apprentice carpenter, you'll need:

• 1-2 years of carpentry experience (residential preferred)
• Must complete or already have acquired the appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location
• Ability to be an active listener, ask for help and suggest solutions
• Demonstrate discretion and treat all proprietary company information as strictly confidential outside, and in some cases within, the company
• A team player attitude, fostering a positive and constructive environment onsite
• Good manners and respect for the team, subcontractors, and clients
• reinforce awareness to reduce risk of injury to self and others
• Technical and working knowledge of building methods and construction practice
• Basic knowledge of safety and health procedures (ongoing safety training provided)
• of tools and materials without assistance or restriction
• Ability to work extended hours on your feet on a variety of surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, ramps, stairs, scaffolding, and uneven terrain)
• Ability to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions from extreme cold to extreme hot, wet, dry or humid, and in a dusty environment
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• 12 days for full-time employees) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max of 176 hours/22 days annually
• Annual tool stipend and tool loan policy
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
• Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.