NVO Specialty Construction Carpenter

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialty Construction Carpenter will work under the supervision of the Specialty Construction Management to construct, remodel, and repair mobile, free-standing, living, and office buildings. This position will lead on skilled tasks, including designing and fabricating specific structural elements, assessing needed repairs, precision demolition, light metal fabrication, and electrical installation.

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from May to September, 2026.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 19th, 2026.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Specialty Construction Team (75%)

• Work as a crew member on the construction of Living Boxes, Office Boxes, and container build-out projects, according to provided designs.
• See assigned construction tasks and projects through to completion.
• Collaborate on remodeling and repairing existing LBs, OBs, OCs, LC, and other building infrastructure.
• Select and evaluate build material quality and stock appropriate for given tasks.
• Lead or participate in small groups of people on daily projects.
• Work to support daily and overall production schedules.
• When appropriate, provide feedback and input to the Container Build management to help ensure efficient and safe conditions for construction.

Safety (15%)   

• Attend daily morning meetings, showing up on time and ready to work.
• Maintain shared workspaces; see that the worksite, tools, and equipment are sorted and securely stored at the end of each day.
• Assist in completing the end-of-season inventory of all tools, supplies, and materials, noting conditions and needs for the following year.
• Support the maintenance of a clean and safe worksite, utilizing the necessary OSHA-approved safety equipment.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (10%)

• Perform various other duties as assigned.
• Abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Compass, Ranch Protocols, and the Specialty Construction  S.O.P.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance within the department.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 1 to 2 years of experience in general construction carpentry.
• Ability to work directly from construction drawings and designs.
• Knowledge of and experience with power tools, including a table saw, Skilsaw, miter saw, jigsaw, and angle grinder.
• Experience maintaining a clean and organized common workspace.
• Capable of climbing on ladders and carrying at least 80 pounds.
• Exp