Historic Carpenter - Foreman

About Durable Restoration

Our mission is to preserve and restore historic structures and landmarks. We often work with churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and private residences. Our clients value the character of their structure and are entrusting us to protect its historic fabric and often extend its lifespan. Many of the structures we work on are significant within their communities whether locally or nationally. We strive for award winning quality, world class service, and uncompromising integrity!

About the Role

The Durable Restoration company is looking for an experienced Carpentry Foreman to lead a team of Craftsmen. We are looking for someone who appreciates historic structures and monuments and wants to contribute to restoring and preserving their history for future generations to come.  We specialize in preserving our local community as well as historic landmarks across the US.  

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years construction/restoration experience, preferably on historic structures.
• Foremen or Lead experience is a plus.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and also random drug screening.

What You’ll Bring

• General knowledge and skill set of framing carpentry
• General knowledge and skill set of paint grade finish carpentry
• Ability to create simple square, level, and plumb structures from drawings or existing conditions
• Ability to prepare material to be installed by squaring the wood or cutting it to the require widths and/or lengths
• Ability to repair/replace simple structural wood members
• Ability to remove old coatings down to bare material with little to no damage to historic wooden fabric
• Ability to remove and catalog historic windows, doors, and wooden fabric; removing with little to no damaged to the historic wooden fabric and recording the location, condition, and hardware to be reinstalled
• Working knowledge of all types of window sashes, jambs, and their parts. (Friction, single hung, double hung, casement, & etc)
• Working knowledge of the steps taken and skills needed to correct improperly functioning windows and doors
• Ability to install dutchman repairs by efficiently replacing a damaged piece of material with a good piece of matching material.
• Ability to install epoxy repairs, using the specified products to consolidate rotted/damaged wood and use the specified products to fill in the rotted/damaged wood.
• Ability to dissemble and reassemble historic windows with little to no damage to existing fabric
• Basic knowledge, and abilities to install replacement glass into a historic window using a glazing putty
• Ability to apply finishes via brush, roller, or sprayer with proficiency
• Ability to create profile drawings for millwork, providing simple drawing with measurements of existing conditions to clearly communicate the existing fabric
• Ability to calculate a material list with quantities of what is needed for the assigned scope of work

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay based on experience. 
• Paid in house and on the job training.
• Paid safety and OSHA compliance training.
• Uncapped over time and work through the winter.
• Health, Vision, Dental insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.
• Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town.
• Promotions based on performance, not tenure.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid travel time, hotel and per diem provided.

 https://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.

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