Carpenter Helper

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Maintenance - Trades Regular Full Time Manual Labor Springfield, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is expanding its skilled Trades team into Western Massachusetts as part of a subsidized regional maintenance initiative designed to support neighboring housing authorities. Recognized for its high standards of property maintenance, operational excellence, and commitment to quality public housing, WHA is extending its expertise and resources to assist housing authorities facing maintenance backlogs, staffing challenges, and property improvement needs.

As part of this initiative, the Carpenter Helper will work alongside experienced WHA Carpenters, providing hands-on assistance with carpentry, repairs, renovations, and general property maintenance at housing authority properties throughout Western Massachusetts. This is a field-based position that will primarily serve the greater Springfield area and surrounding communities, rather than a single, fixed worksite. The role is full-time and benefits-eligible, with regular business hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30PM EST.

This junior opportunity is ideal for an individual interested in developing a career in the skilled trades. Through practical experience, on-the-job training, and mentorship from experienced tradespeople, the Carpenter Helper will gain exposure to both rough and finish carpentry while contributing to WHA's mission of improving housing conditions and maintaining safe, quality homes for public housing residents.

• Assists Carpenters with the installation, maintenance, and repair of doors, windows, frames, flooring, ceilings, walls, cabinets, and other building components.
• Supports rough and finish carpentry projects, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing building materials under the direction of experienced Carpenters.
• Prepares work areas by gathering materials, setting up equipment, protecting surrounding surfaces, and ensuring tools and supplies are readily available.
• Assists with repairs to stairs, siding, trim, roofing components, and other interior and exterior building structures.
• Learns to safely operate and maintain common carpentry hand tools and power tools, including saws, drills, sanders, and measuring equipment.
• Assists with the removal and replacement of damaged or deteriorated building materials.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks independently as skills and experience develop, subject to appropriate supervision and authorization.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas, including removing debris and properly storing materials and equipment.
• Assists with loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing tools, equipment, and construction materials.
• Develops familiarity with blueprints, measurements, work orders, and technical instructions used in carpentry and building maintenance.
• Follows established safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of tools and materials.
• Travels with assigned Carpenters or other WHA personnel between participating housing authorities and properties throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Assists with emergency maintenance activities, including response to fire, flood, snow removal, or other property-related emergencies as directed by management.
• May work from ladders or scaffolding and in cramped quarters, elevated areas, or other challenging work environments, consistent with training and applicable safety requirements.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new…