Carpenter, Apprentice

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Carpenter Apprentice to join our Facilities team in September 2026. In this role, you will assist with carpentry and maintenance tasks that support the upkeep and repair of Laboratory facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in carpentry and construction. After at least four years in the role, the Carpenter Apprentice may be eligible for promotion to Carpenter.

• Constructs, modifies, and maintains buildings and structures from written and verbal instructions.
• Works with wood, wood products, plastics, and other materials common to the construction industry.
• Uses hand, portable, and fixed tools common to the construction and cabinetmaking industries.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by the Carpentry and Paint Manager.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required—training will be provided.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively under supervision.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with Carpenters and team members.

• Works under direct supervision.
• Communicates primarily with Carpenters; no external interaction or supervisory duties.

This role offers hands‑on training and career growth opportunities in carpentry and facilities maintenance. If you are eager to develop valuable trade skills and contribute to maintaining high-quality facilities, we encourage you to apply.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world‑renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on‑site childcare center. The hourly range for this role is $20.29–$23.78. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.