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Carpenter – General

Location: Farmington, New York
Company: New Energy Works

Home Dept: TIMBFEC / ENCLOS / CONSTREC

Reports To: Dept Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly

Worker Category: Full-Time

Overview

New Energy Works is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team in Farmington, NY. This is a hands-on, high-craft position working on unique custom homes and structures that combine exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, advanced building systems, and natural materials.

Our carpenters work across a variety of construction environments, including custom home construction, heavy timber framing, high-performance enclosure systems, shop fabrication, and field installation. Depending on experience, skills, and project needs, you may spend time in our shop fabricating components and materials or on-site installing and building them.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, understands that quality matters, and is motivated to continually develop their skills. The ideal candidate is dependable, collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable solving problems in both a shop and jobsite environment.

Qualifications

Carpentry & Construction

• Perform a variety of residential and commercial carpentry tasks associated with high-craft custom construction.
• Frame floors, walls, roofs, and other structural components using wood and advanced building systems.
• Perform finish and general carpentry work with an emphasis on quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
• Install wood products, finished materials, trim, and other architectural components.
• Work with a variety of natural and high-quality building materials.
• Interpret construction documents, architectural drawings, fabrication drawings, and project details.
• Perform accurate layout, measurement, cutting, fitting, fastening, and assembly.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating effectively with the broader project team.

Timber Framing & Heavy Timber Construction

• Participate in the fabrication and installation of heavy timber structures and components.
• Perform timber layout, cutting, fitting, joinery, assembly, and installation as skills and experience allow.
• Safely use portable and stationary woodworking and construction equipment.
• Assist with timber frame raising and installation activities on job sites.
• Work with traditional and contemporary timber framing techniques as applicable to project requirements.

High-Performance Building Systems

• Fabricate and assemble high-performance wall, roof, and floor panels in our Farmington, NY shop.
• Participate in the installation of enclosure systems and building components in the field.
• Work with building envelope, insulation, air-sealing, and other high-performance building systems.
• Read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings to accurately construct and install components.
• Maintain quality and attention to detail throughout both fabrication and installation processes.

Shop & Field Work

• Work both in the shop and on active construction sites depending on project requirements.
• Prepare materials and components for field installation.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, and other construction equipment.
• Maintain and properly care for company tools, vehicles, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with material handling, staging, loading, and unloading as necessary.
• Travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel, as required.

Quality, Safety & Teamwork

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop and jobsite.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established best practices.
• Identify and communicate potential safety, quality, material, or scheduling issues.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, designers, foremen, subcontractors, and fellow craftspeople.
• Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve projects, processes, and team performance.
• Take responsibility for the quality and completeness of assigned work.
• Represent New Energy Works professionally when working with clients, subcontractors, and project partners.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a carpenter who combines technical ability with craftsmanship, initiative, and a willingness to learn. We value attitude and accountability as much as experience.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of carpentry or construction experience, or equivalent demonstrated skills.
• Working knowledge of common carpentry practices, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and details.
• Solid math, measurement, and layout skills.
• Ability to safely use standard hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to take initiative.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following is highly valued:

• High-craft or custom home construction.
• High-performance or energy-efficient construction.
• Timber framing or heavy timber construction.
• Panelized or off-site construction.
• Building enclosure systems.
• Residential construction.
• Advanced wood construction methods.
• Finish carpentry and architectural woodworking.
• Shop fabrication or woodworking.
• Operation of forklifts, aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, all-terrain forklifts, or other construction equipment.
• CNC, CAD, or digitally assisted fabrication.

Physical & Work Environment

This is a physically active position performed in both shop and construction-site environments.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in varying positions for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
• Work safely at heights and on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and elevated work platforms as required.
• Work around construction equipment, power tools, machinery, wood dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.
• Safely handle materials of varying sizes, weights, and shapes.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule & Travel

We typically work four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays often available for overtime.

This position includes both shop and field work. Projects may require regional travel, including occasional overnight stays. Travel requirements will vary based on project assignments.

About us:

This position is full-time with a flexible schedule and great benefits, including 70% company-paid medical, paid holidays and PTO, a matching 401k plan, dental, and vision.

New Energy Works is a 100% employee-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees receive ownership shares over time, allowing them to build meaningful long-term wealth while contributing to the success of the company. When the company succeeds, our employee-owners benefit directly.

New Energy Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

New Energy Works operates on the triple bottom line philosophy, putting equal emphasis on people, planet, and profit. We’ve been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking from our shops in New York and Oregon for 40+ years with our 150+ craftspeople, carpenters, designers, dreamers, and community members.

If you think you’re a good fit, please apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.