Carpenter – Historic Restoration

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a historic restoration construction company, is seeking an experienced Carpenter to work in Lexington, Virginia.
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 are primarily located in Lexington, Virginia.

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.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages veterans to apply. WEI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
WEI confirms work authorization through E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon successful drug screening, background check, and post-offer physical.