Looking for a good place to do your best work?

We built Hay Runner so that excellent craftspeople can be happy at work.

Too many workplaces in the construction industry suffer from poor management and culture. We’re building the company that we always wanted to work at, with positive teamwork and a truly supportive back office. We value each team member, and believe that by supporting you to be happy, grow your skills, and do your best work, everybody wins.

It takes all kinds of people to create a successful team! We strongly encourage people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other members of marginalized communities to apply. Let’s talk!

Open Positions

Lead Carpenters, Full Time | Portland, ME

Office Location: Portland, Maine

Are you a skilled carpenter ready to lead? We're seeking qualified Lead Carpenters to manage sites and a nurture a team, executing plans to a high level of craft. You'll work in various settings, with great people and beautiful designs, building solid structures and elegant interiors.

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • What We're Looking For:

    • Excellent hand skills and attention to detail

    • Deep knowledge of wood properties and carpentry materials

    • Willingness to travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius from the office

    • Ability to manage large projects with minimal supervision

    • Commitment to health and safety standards

    Lead Carpenter responsibilities and skills:

    • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements

    • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed

    • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements

    • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items

    • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

    • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated

    • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

    • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

    • Well-organized with good communication skills.

    • Detail-oriented and sufficiently skilled with hand and power-tools.

    The ideal candidate will also:

    • Have good physical stamina for heavy lifting.

    • Have a universal, collaborative, positive problem solving attitude at all times.

    • Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a friendly and professional manner.

    • Maintain a clean work area.

    • Perform repairs on company tools and equipment when necessary.

    • Have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.

  • Professional Experience: 5 years for Lead Carpenter (Preferred)

    Driver's License and Reliable Means of Transportation (Required)

    Work Locations: Travel to job sites (1-hour radius from Portland, Maine)

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 8 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement

Please email us or download and send your application - we’d love a chance to discuss your work goals and see if you might be a good fit for Hay Runner.

Skilled Carpenters, Full Time | Portland, ME

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • What We're Looking For:

    • Excellent hand skills and attention to detail

    • Deep knowledge of wood properties and carpentry materials

    • Willingness to travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius from the office

    • Ability to manage large projects with minimal supervision

    • Commitment to health and safety standards

    Skilled Carpenter responsibilities and skills:

    • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements

    • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed

    • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements

    • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items

    • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

    • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated

    • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

    • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

    • Well-organized with good communication skills.

    • Detail-oriented and sufficiently skilled with hand and power-tools.

    The ideal candidate will also:

    • Have good physical stamina for heavy lifting.

    • Have a universal, collaborative, positive problem solving attitude at all times.

    • Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a friendly and professional manner.

    • Maintain a clean work area.

    • Perform repairs on company tools and equipment when necessary.

    • Have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.

  • Professional Experience: 1 Year of Residential Construction Experience (Preferred)

    Driver's License and Reliable Means of Transportation (Required)

    Work Locations: Travel to job sites (1-hour radius from our office in Portland, Maine)

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 8 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement

Office Location: Portland, Maine

We're seeking Skilled Carpenters to join our team, executing plans to a high level of craft. You'll work in various settings, with great people and beautiful designs, building solid structures and elegant interiors.

Please email us or download and send your application - we’d love a chance to discuss your work goals and see if you might be a good fit for Hay Runner.

Lead Carpenters, Full Time | Rockport ME

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • What We're Looking For:

    • Excellent hand skills and attention to detail

    • Deep knowledge of wood properties and carpentry materials

    • Willingness to travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius from the office

    • Ability to manage large projects with minimal supervision

    • Commitment to health and safety standards

    Lead Carpenter responsibilities and skills:

    • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements

    • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed

    • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements

    • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items

    • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

    • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated

    • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

    • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

    • Well-organized with good communication skills.

    • Detail-oriented and sufficiently skilled with hand and power-tools.

    The ideal candidate will also:

    • Have good physical stamina for heavy lifting.

    • Have a universal, collaborative, positive problem solving attitude at all times.

    • Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a friendly and professional manner.

    • Maintain a clean work area.

    • Perform repairs on company tools and equipment when necessary.

    • Have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.

  • Professional Experience: 5 years for Lead Carpenter (Preferred)

    Driver's License and Reliable Means of Transportation (Required)

    Work Locations: Travel to job sites (1-hour radius from Rockport, Maine)

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 8 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement

Office Location: Rockport, Maine

Are you a skilled carpenter ready to lead? We're seeking qualified Lead Carpenters to manage sites and a nurture a team, executing plans to a high level of craft. You'll work in various settings, with great people and beautiful designs, building solid structures and elegant interiors.

Please email us or download and send your application - we’d love a chance to discuss your work goals and see if you might be a good fit for Hay Runner.

Skilled Carpenters, Full Time | Rockport, ME

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

    Salary: Open to negotiation (based on experience)

    We are happy to have a conversation about the pay range based on your expertise and skill set.

  • What We're Looking For:

    • Excellent hand skills and attention to detail

    • Deep knowledge of wood properties and carpentry materials

    • Willingness to travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius from the office

    • Ability to manage large projects with minimal supervision

    • Commitment to health and safety standards

    Skilled Carpenter responsibilities and skills:

    • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements

    • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed

    • Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements

    • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items

    • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible

    • Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated

    • Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

    • Build scaffolding and other construction structures

    • Well-organized with good communication skills.

    • Detail-oriented and sufficiently skilled with hand and power-tools.

    The ideal candidate will also:

    • Have good physical stamina for heavy lifting.

    • Have a universal, collaborative, positive problem solving attitude at all times.

    • Respond to clients’ maintenance requests in a friendly and professional manner.

    • Maintain a clean work area.

    • Perform repairs on company tools and equipment when necessary.

    • Have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.

  • Professional Experience: 1 Year of Residential Construction Experience (Preferred)

    Driver's License and Reliable Means of Transportation (Required)

    Work Locations: Travel to job sites (1-hour radius from our office in Rockport, Maine)

  • • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 8 Paid Holidays

    • Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

    • Short Term Disability

    • Life Insurance

    • Paid Parental Leave

    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Paid Day of Volunteering

    • Cell Phone Reimbursement

Office Location: Rockport, Maine

We're seeking Skilled Carpenters to join our team, executing plans to a high level of craft. You'll work in various settings, with great people and beautiful designs, building solid structures and elegant interiors.

Please email us or download and send your application - we’d love a chance to discuss your work goals and see if you might be a good fit for Hay Runner.

Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship | Cabinet Shop Rockport ME

Office Location: Rockport, Maine // POSITION FILLED

Our apprentice program combines paid on-the-job training with an intentional curriculum to integrate aspiring cabinet makers into the trades.

Sorry! Hay Runner’s Cabinet Maker apprenticeship is currently filled, but please keep an eye out on our social media for future openings and apprenticing opportunities.

If you’re interested but don’t see your job listed, drop us an email.

5 Things That Make Hay Runner a Great Place to Work!

Positive Teamwork

We’re responsible for designing and building our projects, so we all have to work together to get the best result.

Craft Excellence

At the end of the day, we’re all seeking quality and craft that makes us proud.

Supportive Management

An organized and caring back office is the superpower that keeps our jobs flowing and enables each person to shine.

Mentorship & Growth

We support all employees in gaining new skills and growing into bigger roles.

Pay & Benefits

We pay competitive wages, and offer an outstanding benefits package. Plus, the more you grow your skills, the more you earn!

You deserve great benefits!

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Tool & Equipment Reimbursement

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Life Insurance

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Short-term Disability

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Employee Assistance Program

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Cell Phone Reimbursement

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Paid Parental Leave

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9 Paid Holidays

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tool & Equipment Reimbursement • Life Insurance • Short-term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Cell Phone Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • 9 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

What’s it like here?

  • It feels like a family here. I like to know each person and want their lives to be better. Being human and kind with each other is what it's about.

    Ashley Lowe Operations Manager, Rockland

  • We've got so many good people here. I love the synergy of a good team, when everybody is firing on all cylinders.

    Matt DayProject Manager, Rockland

  • There's a company-wide ethos of teamwork and sharing. We also have a go go go mentality, and are always trying to be better. We're lifelong learners and want to be doing our best work.

    Kate Swayze Designer, Rockland

  • The variety of work is great for people who want to keep on learning. We try to pay attention and put people where they want to be and where they can get new skills.

    Nate Boggs Project Manager, Portland

  • Since I have been at Hay Runner, I have done nothing but learn! Everybody is so supportive, and I am developing the skills I always wanted.

    Johnathan Cooley Cabinet Maker, Rockland