Journeyman Carpenter/Millworker

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Start Date: March 3, 2025  Compensation: $30-$35/Hour

Folia Gardens

We are a NYC based full-service landscape company specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of high-end private garden spaces. We are a growing company that delivers high quality work while maintaining a friendly working environment. www.foliagardens.com

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasonal full time Journeyman Carpenter/woodworker, with a knowledge of varying carpentry techniques, to join our outdoor building team. We specialize in building decks, fences, planters, and other outdoor structures throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. The successful candidate will be skilled in carpentry and have an eye for fine detail.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assist lead Carpenter with building, and installing projects on site & in the shop
  • Ability to read blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by our Project Designer
  • Safely and efficiently operates a variety of shop equipment, power tools, and hand tools to complete jobs accurately
  • Respects and protects client property and furnishings during installations
  • Keeps workshop and job site clean and always organized
  • Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety
  • Ensures safety compliance and follows all Folia Safety Manual guidelines for self and team
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Maintain professionalism with clients and their gardens, providing attention to detail, sensitivity to personal environment and following up on unresolved issues

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in carpentry or woodwork w/ woodshop & on-site fabrication experience
  • Ability to read plans and drawings
  • Good working knowledge of tools and principals of building
  • Highly motivated, self-driven individual
  • Must be able to problem solve
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to take direction, prioritize and multi-task
  • Energetic, motivated and hardworking
  • Punctual, dependable and willing to work in all kinds of weather
  • Smart phone are a must and clean driver’s license a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to squat, lift, stretch, and bend in order to complete project.

Additional Information

Employment Type:

Successful candidate can expect to start on or around March 3, 2025 with the season running to mid-December 2025, depending on weather. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

  • Tools & Uniform Provided
  • PPE provided
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Inclement Weather Days
  • 401K

Contact Information

Folia Gardens
Contact Name: Bethany Baron
Email: info@foliagardens.com