Historic Carpenter About Durable Restoration Durable Restoration specializes in the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and landmarks. We work on churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and some private residences—helping our clients preserve the character and craftsmanship of their buildings for generations to come. We take pride in high-quality craftsmanship, excellent service, and doing the job right. About the Role We are looking for a Historic Carpenter to join our restoration team. You’ll work alongside our foremen and other skilled craftsmen to repair, restore, and preserve historic woodwork and architectural elements. We’re looking for someone with 2+ years of carpentry experience, ideally with some experience in historic restoration. However, we recognize that historic carpentry is a specialized trade, and we provide paid training to help you develop the skills needed for the work. What You’ll Bring • 2+ years of carpentry experience; historic restoration experience preferred • Experience with general framing and finish carpentry • Ability to read drawings and work from existing conditions • Ability to accurately measure, cut, fit, and install wood materials • Basic understanding of structural wood repair • Attention to detail and respect for historic materials • Ability to safely remove, repair, and reinstall historic woodwork, windows, and doors • Willingness to learn specialized restoration techniques, including wood repair, window restoration, glazing, and coatings • Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the project foreman • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred, but not required • Ability to work at heights and outdoors in different seasons • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time • Willingness to travel as needed Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their craftsmanship, pays attention to detail, and wants to develop their skills in historic restoration. What We Offer • Paid in-house and on-the-job training • Competitive pay • Uncapped overtime • Year-round work • Paid travel time for work outside of our normal branches service area • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Quarterly bonuses for days worked out of town and Saturdays worked • Perfect attendance bonuses • Opportunities for advancement based on performance, not tenure Additional Requirements Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Random drug screening may be required during employment. If you're an experienced carpenter who enjoys working with your hands, cares about quality, and wants to learn the specialized craft of historic restoration, we'd like to hear from you. https://www.durablerestoration.com/ The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.