CAREERS
Apprentice Carpenter Position
Apprentice Carpenter
Full-time · Ashland, NH area
Summary
An Apprentice Carpenter drastically increases jobsite efficiency by assisting Lead and Journeyman Carpenters with all construction work, jobsite management, and shop & vehicle maintenance. Fast-paced, physical, and built for someone eager to learn — with real opportunity for quick advancement.
Mission
An Apprentice Carpenter (AC) drastically increases jobsite efficiency by assisting Lead Carpenters (LC) and Journeyman Carpenters (JC) with all construction work, jobsite management, and shop & vehicle maintenance. This is a highly physical and fast-paced job. ACs are always learning and anticipating the next task on the jobsite, keeping the work area clean and organized, and keeping the skilled workers supplied with tools and materials as needed. This is a trainee position with opportunity for quick advancement.
What We Look For
Integrity · Proactivity & work ethic · Resourcefulness & creativity · Enthusiasm · Initiative · Efficiency & strategy · Excellence & high standards · Attention to detail · Eager learning & development · Coachability · Persistence & follow-through · Respect & care for team members
Skills & Requirements
Thoughtful customer service
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Heavy lifting ability and endurance — 100lb, 3/4x4x8 sheets of material, 16' lumber, 10-hr workdays, all weather conditions
Safety-conscious
Respect for clients' families, homes, and assets
Anticipation of the next task
Intelligence
Transportation to job sites within 40 minutes of company base (Ashland, NH)
Frequent use of personal vehicle to move between company facilities, job sites, and vendors, and to haul tools, materials, and supplies
Responsibilities
Full-time position, minimum 40 hours/wk, expect 8–9 hour shifts on weekdays, occasionally longer, no weekend work.
Report directly to the LC: meet all expectations, stay informed, meet occasionally one-on-one, communicate needs/issues immediately, be reachable by call/text during working hours.
Participate in jobsite and shop tasks to keep the job on schedule.
Assist subcontractors as directed by the LC.
Assist skilled workers with all other construction tasks.
Assist in loading, delivering, receiving, and moving materials and supplies.
Use project management software for to-do's, time clock, and more.
Use personal and/or company vehicles and trailers for shopping, deliveries, meetings, disposal, etc.
Work with team members to keep vehicles, storage, shop, and jobsites safe, organized, secure, clean, and weather-ready.
Take responsibility for personal growth, training, and education.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
No tobacco, alcohol, or mind-altering substances permitted on jobsites, company premises, or company time.
Wasting time on phone will not be tolerated.
Wear Center Carpentry branded uniform while on the clock.
Growth Timeline
Day 1 — Learn basic software features and get acquainted with company spaces and vehicles.
1 Week — Understand the jobsite, develop a cadence of assisting skilled workers; all hand tools acquired.
1 Month — Increase LC's work output by 50%; fully certified in OSHA 10 and EPA Lead-Safe Renovating.
2 Months — Increase LC's work output by 75%.
3 Months — Probationary period ends & benefits kick in.
6 Months — Competent with all jobsite tools; double LC's work output.
1 Year — Trained in most basic skills and procedures, progressing toward Journeyman Carpenter status.
Benefits
Fun & productive jobsite · Rewarding work with immediate visible results · Flexible hours and time off with appropriate notice · 10-hour Construction OSHA certification · EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certification · Registered Carpenter Apprenticeship with evening classes at NHTI (scholarships available; 3 semesters of school, 3 years full-time on-the-job training) · Advances for new employees for tool purchases · Regular tool allowances · Community benefit involvement · Regular team meetings and one-on-ones · Healthy boundaries and work-life balance · Paid time off/yr — 6 holidays, 2 floating holidays, 4 vacation days, 2 sick days, 10 parental leave days for newborns & adoptions · Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Growth Path
This role offers real opportunity for personal development and advancement, with accompanying pay increases. An Apprentice Carpenter can develop into a Journeyman Carpenter in a few years — a more independent, trained, and experienced production role.
Apprentice Carpenter
Full-time · Ashland, NH area
Summary
An Apprentice Carpenter drastically increases jobsite efficiency by assisting Lead and Journeyman Carpenters with all construction work, jobsite management, and shop & vehicle maintenance. Fast-paced, physical, and built for someone eager to learn — with real opportunity for quick advancement.
Mission
An Apprentice Carpenter (AC) drastically increases jobsite efficiency by assisting Lead Carpenters (LC) and Journeyman Carpenters (JC) with all construction work, jobsite management, and shop & vehicle maintenance. This is a highly physical and fast-paced job. ACs are always learning and anticipating the next task on the jobsite, keeping the work area clean and organized, and keeping the skilled workers supplied with tools and materials as needed. This is a trainee position with opportunity for quick advancement.
What We Look For
Integrity · Proactivity & work ethic · Resourcefulness & creativity · Enthusiasm · Initiative · Efficiency & strategy · Excellence & high standards · Attention to detail · Eager learning & development · Coachability · Persistence & follow-through · Respect & care for team members
Skills & Requirements
Thoughtful customer service
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Heavy lifting ability and endurance — 100lb, 3/4x4x8 sheets of material, 16' lumber, 10-hr workdays, all weather conditions
Safety-conscious
Respect for clients' families, homes, and assets
Anticipation of the next task
Intelligence
Transportation to job sites within 40 minutes of company base (Ashland, NH)
Frequent use of personal vehicle to move between company facilities, job sites, and vendors, and to haul tools, materials, and supplies
Responsibilities
Full-time position, minimum 40 hours/wk, expect 8–9 hour shifts on weekdays, occasionally longer, no weekend work.
Report directly to the LC: meet all expectations, stay informed, meet occasionally one-on-one, communicate needs/issues immediately, be reachable by call/text during working hours.
Participate in jobsite and shop tasks to keep the job on schedule.
Assist subcontractors as directed by the LC.
Assist skilled workers with all other construction tasks.
Assist in loading, delivering, receiving, and moving materials and supplies.
Use project management software for to-do's, time clock, and more.
Use personal and/or company vehicles and trailers for shopping, deliveries, meetings, disposal, etc.
Work with team members to keep vehicles, storage, shop, and jobsites safe, organized, secure, clean, and weather-ready.
Take responsibility for personal growth, training, and education.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
No tobacco, alcohol, or mind-altering substances permitted on jobsites, company premises, or company time.
Wasting time on phone will not be tolerated.
Wear Center Carpentry branded uniform while on the clock.
Growth Timeline
Day 1 — Learn basic software features and get acquainted with company spaces and vehicles.
1 Week — Understand the jobsite, develop a cadence of assisting skilled workers; all hand tools acquired.
1 Month — Increase LC's work output by 50%; fully certified in OSHA 10 and EPA Lead-Safe Renovating.
2 Months — Increase LC's work output by 75%.
3 Months — Probationary period ends & benefits kick in.
6 Months — Competent with all jobsite tools; double LC's work output.
1 Year — Trained in most basic skills and procedures, progressing toward Journeyman Carpenter status.
Benefits
Fun & productive jobsite · Rewarding work with immediate visible results · Flexible hours and time off with appropriate notice · 10-hour Construction OSHA certification · EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certification · Registered Carpenter Apprenticeship with evening classes at NHTI (scholarships available; 3 semesters of school, 3 years full-time on-the-job training) · Advances for new employees for tool purchases · Regular tool allowances · Community benefit involvement · Regular team meetings and one-on-ones · Healthy boundaries and work-life balance · Paid time off/yr — 6 holidays, 2 floating holidays, 4 vacation days, 2 sick days, 10 parental leave days for newborns & adoptions · Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Growth Path
This role offers real opportunity for personal development and advancement, with accompanying pay increases. An Apprentice Carpenter can develop into a Journeyman Carpenter in a few years — a more independent, trained, and experienced production role.