Carpenter Apprentice

BONSAI BUILDERS•Leicester, MA

About The Position

The Apprentice Carpenter supports the field team while developing the technical skills, craftsmanship, professionalism, and leadership qualities needed to become an exceptional carpenter. Working alongside the Working Project Manager, Lead Carpenter, and Carpenters, the role combines hands-on experience with structured learning to build a long-term career in residential remodeling. Reporting to the Lead Carpenter, the Apprentice Carpenter assists with residential remodeling projects while learning Bonsai's systems, quality standards, safety expectations, and construction techniques. Work includes jobsite preparation, material handling, demolition, cleanup, tool organization, and progressively more advanced carpentry tasks as skills develop. The position emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. Apprentices are expected to arrive on time, work hard, ask questions, accept coaching, maintain a positive attitude, and improve every day. Success means steadily developing the knowledge, skills, habits, and professionalism required to become a skilled Carpenter at Bonsai.

Requirements

Strong work ethic.
Positive attitude.
Desire to learn.
Mechanical aptitude.
Reliability and dependability.
Teamwork and cooperation.
Communication skills and respectful conduct.
Attention to detail.
Ability to perform physical work.

Nice To Haves

Basic construction or shop experience.
Basic hand tool knowledge.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
OSHA 10 certification (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Learn residential construction methods and Bonsai standards.
Learn proper tool use, blueprint reading, and safety procedures; seek feedback, ask questions, and practice new skills daily.
Prepare work areas, load and unload materials, organize tools and equipment, and maintain clean and safe jobsites.
Protect homeowner and client property.
Assist with demolition, framing, blocking, insulation, drywall repairs, trim, cabinet installation, flooring, and painting preparation as skills develop.
Follow company safety policies, wear required PPE, report hazards immediately, and help maintain a safe work environment.
Arrive on time and prepared, communicate respectfully, maintain a positive attitude, and represent Bonsai professionally.
Stop unsafe work, report hazards and quality concerns, ask questions when uncertain, recommend improvements, and request additional training.
Assist the crew, organize materials and tools, maintain jobsite cleanliness, and learn new skills daily.
Review progress with the Lead Carpenter, practice new skills, improve efficiency, and organize equipment weekly.
Review development goals, complete training assignments, and meet with a supervisor to discuss progress monthly.
Demonstrate continuous improvement, work safely, support teammates, maintain professionalism, show initiative and dependability, and protect client property.