Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a historic restoration construction company, is seeking an experienced Carpenter to work throughout the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area.
This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Job Responsibilities
-Proven experience as a carpenter.
-Mark cutting and assembly lines using pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
-Shape materials to precise measurements using saws, chisels, planes, and related tools.
-Assemble cut and shaped materials using nails, dowels, pins, or adhesives.
-Verify structural integrity using levels, plumb bobs, and related tools.
-Install commercial window frames, doors, frames, weatherstripping, and interior/exterior hardware (locks, kick plates, letter drops, etc.).
-Perform restoration of wood cornices, doors, windows, and other wood components.
-Must be able to perform Dutchman repairs.
-Install restored architectural elements on site.
-Construct forms and chutes for concrete placement.
-Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
-Assist with tasks related to concrete and masonry as needed.
-Ability to work overtime when required.
-Projects primarily located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Physical Requirements
-Dependable, reliable, and able to meet job responsibilities consistently.
-Perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
-Ability to perform coordinated hand and arm movements to assemble, manipulate, or grasp objects.
-Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously.
-Able to wear required PPE: safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
-Must be able to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds two or more stories high.
-Must be able to lift and carry 50–80 lbs.
Qualifications
-Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience.
-Must provide your own basic carpentry tools.
-Experience working on historic properties is preferred.
