WHO WE ARE
Brad & Kieran live in Morrisville, VT with their new baby. They met while working together for Habitat For Humanity in the San Francisco Bay Area. After deciding to escape the traffic jams and wildfires, they moved to Brad’s hometown where they started their business and bought a foreclosure which they’ve been renovating into the ultimate live/work space over the years.
Brad is a native Vermonter who enjoys math, running and game nights. In his free time he enjoys playing the drums and hanging out at his family’s camp on Lake Elmore. Kieran is a transplant from Wisconsin who loves the nature and beauty of Vermont. She enjoys being active outdoors, yoga, playing the guitar and is always dreaming of the next creative idea. They’re thrilled to live in a little slice of paradise and excited to embark on the world of parenting.
MEET THE CREW
Brad - Tool-belt-on site Supervisor / Owner
Kieran - Tool-belt-on Designer / Owner
David - Carpenter
Chris - Carpenter
Billy - Carpenter
Peter - Painter & Finisher
Ezra - Apprentice Carpenter
WE’RE HIRING!
Are you looking to contribute your building skills and experience? Would you like to work alongside a crew that cares about creating beautiful and inspiring homes? Curious to learn more about how to build better buildings? Join the Understory Design Build Team!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
LEAD CARPENTER
SENIOR CARPENTER
What we offer
These are full time, year-round hourly positions at $25-35/hour based on experience. We offer tool reimbursement, paid time off, and employee retirement plans. We value providing a productive, safe work environment that welcomes diversity.
POSITION: LEAD CARPENTER
We are seeking a Lead Carpenter with at least 10 years of residential carpentry experience and 5 years of site team management. The Lead Carpenter assists the Site Supervisor to manage and direct the tasks of crew members and subcontractors to ensure efficiency and productivity on site. The Lead Carpenter has among the best carpentry skills on the team.
Required Skills and Attributes:
Manage and execute excellent rough and finish carpentry including but not limited to:
Framing of walls, floors, and roofs; trusses; rafters; stringers
Execution of all phases of interior/exterior trim
Door and window installation
Accurate plate layout; plumb and line walls
Cutting and installation of rough and finished stairs
Ability to complete advanced framing, air sealing, and weatherization techniques
Hang cabinets including managing layout and troubleshooting
Application of various types of underlayments and air/vapor/weather resistant barriers
Leadership to ensure that the crew works together efficiently toward defined project goals in collaboration with the Project Manager
Builds alongside the crew, regularly training about carpentry skills
Jobsite preparation for trade partners as outlined by the Project Manager
Initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards
Answer questions from the Crew and Subs in the absence of the Site Supervisor
Maintain a clean and safe jobsite
Ensures completion of punch list and job close-out tasks
Effective and respectful communication skills with crew members, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, and trade partners
A willingness to use High Performance materials and techniques
POSITION: SENIOR CARPENTER
We are seeking a Senior Carpenter with at least 10 years of residential carpentry experience. The role of the Senior Carpenter is to execute jobsite tasks in adherence with the Site Supervisor’s directives and the project schedule. The Senior Carpenter is expected to have among the best carpentry skills on the team.
Required Skills and Attributes:
Execute excellent rough and finish carpentry including but not limited to:
Framing of walls, floors, and roofs; trusses; rafters; stringers
Execution of all phases of interior/exterior trim
Door and window installation
Accurate plate layout; plumb and line walls
Cutting and installation of rough and finished stairs
Ability to complete advanced framing, air sealing, and weatherization techniques
High level finish carpentry when installing wood walls, ceilings, sills, built-ins
Hang cabinets including managing layout and troubleshooting
Application of various types of underlayments and air/vapor/weather resistant barriers
Initiative to solve project problems and maintain high standards; involving the Lead Carpenter only when needed
Build independently and with the assistance of another carpenter
Provide teaching and guidance to Carpenters and Apprentice Carpenters as they work to develop their skills
Monitor setup, usage and safety of all site equipment and tools
Maintain a clean and safe jobsite
Maintain a basic to mid level material list for everyday supplies, keeping stock of required materials with minimal supply trips
Effective and respectful communication skills with crew members, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, and trade partners
We are proud to be a member of Efficiency Vermont’s Efficiency Excellence Network and their Home Performance Contractor Program. This means we’re able to provide the highest level of energy-efficiency services to our clients; we’re able to get rebates for efficiency updates and home improvements for our clients; and we’re eligible to work on projects that can be financed through the Home Energy Loan program. Bradley and Kieran are both BPI Certified and can utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to identify energy efficiency improvement opportunities.
Contact Us
We can’t wait to hear about your project!