Carpenter
(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities
Start Date: 3.26.2026 Compensation: $40-$50/Hr
New York Decks & Premier Landscapes is New York City's premiere builder of outdoor recreational spaces, roof decks and garden environments. We are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our growing team.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Manufacture and assemble high-quality custom architectural elements and structures in wood, masonry and metal
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches and to understand project specifications
- Determine tolerances and alignments
- Operate all woodworking machinery, finishing equipment, power tools, and hand tools
- Work with different materials, including stone pavers, metals, hard and softwoods
- Perform exact measurements, ensure precise installation of hardware and other elements
- Perform wood finishing, sanding, staining, and applying finishes
- Monitor quality across the team and ensure each piece is fabricated to a high standard
- Plan and execute fabrication strategies; oversee and manage junior fabricators and assistants
- Ensure safe work practices are adhered to and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area and facilitate required repairs and maintenance to all equipment
Qualifications/Requirements
- Training from a relevant program such as woodworking, millwork, carpentry OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience as a lead-hand or senior installer
- A passion for challenging fabrication and tight tolerances
- The ability to self-motivate and be schedule conscious
- Strong attention to detail and amazing problem-solving skills
- Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings
- Thorough understanding of health and safety principles and practices
- Willingness to collaborate with a team and work independently when needed
- An in-depth understanding of fabrication processes and manufacturing/building materials
- Experience with materials like wood, solid surfaces, fabric, acrylic, glass, leather
Additional Information
Benefits include 401k, Health Insurance
Contact Information
New York Decks and Premier Landscapes
Contact Name: Sarah Reilly
Email: sreilly@nydpl.com
Phone: 6465317877