We are looking for a full-time Carpenter to join our Project/Property team! Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and engaged. Compensation is based on experience. Benefits are included and detailed below.

TOURISTS Welcome is a hospitality development & management group based in North Adams, MA, delivering memorable experience by connecting guests with breathtaking nature, timeless leisure, local history, and art and music happenings.

With an unquenchable interest in the natural history of the region and a goal of providing an economic engine for local employment, TOURISTS Welcome continues to evolve in and outside of North Adams, with new projects coming soon.

Essential Functions

This position is responsible for the upkeep of all buildings and properties owned by the employer. This individual will be under the direction of the Project & Property Manager. This position's primary responsibilities are listed below:

• Perform repairs in all buildings as needed; including light plumbing, electrical, HVAC maintenance, life safety, doors, windows, flooring, framing, sheetrocking, taping, painting
• Complete deck & siding repairs
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Property maintenance, including regular property walks of vacant buildings & building status tracking 
• Preparing apartments/units for tenant move-in
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance; ability to operate lawn, landscaping, snow removal and related equipment 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Good problem solving skills
• Time tracking and record keeping skills
• Good communication and client/tenant-service skills
• Ability to work alone and in a group settings

Benefits

• High quality health and dental insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield to all full-time employees with a 65% employer contribution towards individuals and dependents
• Reimbursement for healthy habits and fitness goals
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off per year is offered to all full-time employees after completing 6 months of employment
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) through Guideline
• Hotel and dining discounts for all employees
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience
• Valid Driver's License
• The ability to be on-call
• The ability to respond to emergency situations after hours, weekends or holidays
• Competency to utilize basic tracking programs or spreadsheets

Working Conditions/Environment 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 
• The person in this position may have to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Any lift over 50 lbs is deemed a two-person lift. 
• The person having this position may have to sit for one (1) hour, stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day 
• This position requires exposure to the climate variations in all seasons in delivery of maintenance to external property and groundskeeping
• This position requires work performed from a ladder

Important information:

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. The Project-Property Carpenter is expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

TOURISTS is committed to offering a safe, kind, and supportive work environment for people from all walks of life. TOURISTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.