Carpenter

Worcester Eisenbrandt; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI) is seeking an experienced Carpenter to work on historic restoration projects in the DMV area, including Baltimore, MD.

The role requires skilled carpentry, on-site installation of architectural elements, and the ability to perform Dutchman repairs and scaffolding setup. Full-time position with competitive pay and benefits; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience.
• Must provide your own basic carpentry tools.
• Experience working on historic properties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a carpenter on restoration projects.
• Measure, cut, and shape wood to precise specs for historic elements.
• Install windows, doors, frames, weatherstripping, and hardware.
• Restore wood cornices, doors, windows, and other components.
• Set up scaffolding, formwork, and support structures on site.
• Overtime as required; projects mainly in Baltimore.

Job description

Carpenter – Historic Restoration

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

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 post-offer drug screening, background check, and physical.