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Craftsman - Savannah

Austin Ventures, LLC - All Available Roles
SavannahOn-site
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Hands-on restoration and finish carpentry on historic windows, doors and millwork.

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Found
32 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
Location
Savannah, GA, US

Full description

Description The Craftsman performs hands-on restoration, fabrication, and finishing work on historic windows, doors, and millwork, both in our wood shop and on-site at historic properties. This role requires versatile, cross-disciplinary skills, including sash repair, glazing, painting, and finish work, to restore architectural details to their original, period-accurate character. Responsibilities: • Upholds Core Values: • Integrity - acts in a truthful, transparent, and ethical manner, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. • Respect - treats clients, team members, and the public with dignity and respect at all times. • Growth - pursues continuous improvement, embracing skill development and opportunities to advance. • Exceptional Quality - holds work to the highest technical and professional standards, delivering craftsmanship that exceeds industry expectations. • Being Positive and Flexible - approaches challenges with resilience and adaptability, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth. • Resourcefulness - uses time, materials, and expertise wisely, working efficiently without compromising quality. • Perform hands-on tasks such as scraping, sanding, glazing, and painting to restore historic windows and doors to original, period-accurate condition. • Perform sash removal and installation, window installation, siding, containment setup, and mechanical adjustments at job sites. • Perform deglazing, stripping, repairs (epoxy and filler), glass cutting, glazing, hand priming and painting, staining, varnishing, and screening as needed. • Build and assemble sashes and subsills using hand and power tools. • Safely and accurately operate large and small tools and machinery, including table saws, routers, shapers, jointers, planers, circular saws, and nailers. • Provide courteous, professional service when interacting with clients on-site, representing the company’s craftsmanship and values. • Work on-site at historic landmarks and properties as required, treating each site with the care and respect its historic significance demands. • Travel to job sites for extended periods when required, with weekend returns home when possible (not guaranteed). Shop & Operational Duties: • Perform routine upkeep and minor maintenance on hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation. • Keep the wood shop, job site, and work areas organized and clean, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment at all times. • Proactively communicate material and supply needs to prevent project delays. • Adheres to and promotes all company safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all team members. • Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to develop and refine restoration and craftsmanship skills. Required Qualifications: • Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions and work orders. • Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to safety. • Reliable and dependable; consistently shows up on time and ready to work. • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks. Preferred Qualifications: • Hands-on experience or demonstrated skill in carpentry, window/door restoration, painting, or glazing. • Experience with shop and site tools and machinery, including table saws, routers, sanders, and standard hand and power tools. • Experience in finish work such as scraping, sanding, priming, and painting, including sash and door restoration. • Experience installing or hanging doors, and building screens, storm units, and trim components (parting beads, stops, trim/casing, brick molding). • Experience with spray finishing or coating application (spraying). • Welding experience or certification. Requirements • Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. • Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated surfaces, including working at heights. • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, including in tight or awkward spaces. • Push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions (sanding, scraping, painting, and hand or power tool use) for extended periods. • Stand and walk for most of a shift on shop floors and job sites, including uneven or outdoor surfaces. • Tolerate exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions, dust, fumes, and loud machinery noise. • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators.

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