Seeking full time shop & site carpenter to work in our Vershire shop, starting April 1st.
To apply, please read the information below, and send an interest letter (Why TimberHomes? Why this position?) and a brief resume or list of experience to Rose (). We will review applications on a rolling basis until the job is filled.
About TimberHomes Vermont
TimberHomes is a small, worker-owned and worker-managed design/build construction company with a focus on the beautiful craft of timber framing. We build custom-designed barns, cabins, houses, carports, pavilions, kiosks, and more! Our buildings reflect our company values, which include soulful building practice, ecological responsibility, worker quality of life, and community/client involvement. Employees participate in the day-to-day decision making involved in cooperatively managing the company and our dispersed organizational structure is designed to empower individuals to have authority over their own work.
Position Summary
TimberHomes’ Vershire shop seeks one full-time, long-term experienced shop and site carpenter to join our worker-cooperative with a start time of around April 1st. A TimberHomes carpenter’s primary responsibilities in the shop include timber framing, general carpentry (preparing trim, doors, window casings, stairs, etc.), pre-raising and project mobilization tasks, and other projects as assigned. Site carpenter responsibilities include but are not limited to timber frame raisings and installation of roofs, siding, floors, insulation, doors, windows, stairs, and other finish details. Substantial site carpentry often happens May-December, with possibilities of a flexible/reduced schedule during winter. Prior experience with shop and site carpentry skills is preferred, and TimberHomes will train individuals on TimberHomes’ specific construction details and standards and/or skills that are unfamiliar to them. Employees participate in the day-to-day decision making involved in cooperatively managing the company and clear and ample communication is the cornerstone of the success of this business structure.
This position encompasses a “path to ownership,” as all full-time employees have the option to become owners following four years of employment and 6000 hours worked. Ownership comes with financial benefits as well as responsibility for collaboratively making long-term decisions about the company. Ideal candidates would have a genuine interest in working within our cooperative setting and could see themselves actively participating in our shared decision-making processes and taking on additional roles and tasks within the company. These roles and tasks could include marketing, Project Management, Human Resources, Financial Management and planning, etc.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
● general knowledge of the carpentry trade and building materials
● ease with reading/following plans and accurately measuring/laying out timbers
● ability to comfortably and safely operate the full complement of carpentry tools, including
traditional hand tools
● capacity to manage the flow of labor and materials in a busy job setting
● familiarity with electronic media/software and willingness to learn SketchUp
● ability to lift and carry 50lbs
● comfort working and operating tools at heights
● willingness and ability to drive to job sites
● experience with heavy equipment (tractors, loaders, trailers, telehandlers, etc.) and securing
heavy loads is helpful, but not required
● a strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and
aptitude for both independent and team-oriented work
● comfortable communicating through email, zoom meetings, and in-person to solve problems,
encourage cooperation, manage complex processes, and interface with clients, coworkers and
others
● willingness to take on office and administrative work as needs and opportunities arise
Ideal Experience and Our Company Culture
The ideal candidate would have shop and/or site carpentry experience with some timber framing
knowledge. However, a background in other trades or other relevant hands-on work could be a sufficient substitute. The candidate would be interested in living and working in the Vershire area for an extended period.
This will be a long-term hire position. Our practice is to have a 3-month trial period for the employer and employee to decide if it is a good fit. At the end of which the full-time position may be officially offered and the long-term employee benefits go into effect. Our Timber Gnomes (as we call ourselves) are tight knit; we try to maintain a steady flow of snacks and treats and some of us talk about our feelings at work. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone and everyone with some carpentry and/or trades experience. We’re proud to have women and queer-identified carpenters working for TimberHomes.
Wages and Benefits
Starting wage is based off applicant’s experience, with the carpenter starting range of $24-$43. Our wage system is transparent to all employees. Feel free to inquire about our starting wages and the many other employer-paid benefits of working at TimberHomes, which include:
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Leave
• Computer & cell phone stipends
