Special Projects - Carpenter

Silver Maple • New Haven, VT

8d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Silver Maple Construction, LLC is seeking a Full-Time Carpenter for their Special Projects team. This role involves a variety of short-duration residential projects, including repairs, renovations, warranty work, and Property Services jobs across various homes in Vermont. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, character, and a positive work culture with a focus on work-life balance. The Special Projects team is a small, agile crew that typically handles projects under 15 working days, often in occupied homes. The Carpenter will work closely with the Special Projects Project Manager, who manages client coordination and scheduling, allowing the Carpenter to focus on executing high-quality work.

Requirements

• Strong general carpentry skills, with experience in both structural and finish work
• Versatility and confidence working solo or on a small crew, with the judgment to know when to ask questions
• A client-friendly, professional presence — you'll often be the face of Silver Maple in someone's home
• Proficiency with hand tools and safe use of power tools
• Commitment to jobsite safety (OSHA and company guidelines)
• Reliability, punctuality, and a team-first attitude
• Physical ability to lift, stand, and work in varied conditions
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation — this role travels between multiple project sites

Nice To Haves

• Previous residential remodeling, service, or repair experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality carpentry on short-duration residential projects — repairs, renovations, warranty and corrective work, and capital improvements
• Handle a wide range of work in a single week: framing, trim, doors, cabinetry, siding, decks, and skilled troubleshooting to match existing finishes
• Work respectfully and discreetly in occupied homes — protecting client privacy, property, finishes, furnishings, and daily routines
• Partner closely with your Project Manager on scope, sequencing, discoveries, and punch lists so projects reach full completion the first time
• Read blueprints and follow detailed construction plans; flag unknowns and site conditions early
• Keep jobsites clean, safe, and buttoned up at the end of every day
• Represent Silver Maple's reputation for craftsmanship in every client interaction

Benefits

• $27–$36/hour, paid weekly, based on your skills and experience
• 15 days paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Commuter bonus and mileage reimbursement
• Variety, autonomy, and a clear path to grow — Special Projects is where broad skills get built

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed