Carpenter

thedurableslatecompany; Savage (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive pay

Uncapped overtime

Year-round work

Travel time paid

Health insurance

401(k)

Quarterly bonuses

Perfect attendance bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Durable Restoration is seeking a Historic Carpenter to join our restoration team in Maryland. You’ll work with foremen and skilled craftsmen to repair, restore, and preserve historic woodwork and architectural elements on projects ranging from churches to universities.

We provide paid training to help you develop skills in historic restoration, offer competitive pay, uncapped overtime, and year‑round work. Travel may be required, and safety and craftsmanship are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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 measure, cut, fit, and install wood materials.
• Willingness to learn specialized restoration techniques.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair, restore, and preserve historic woodwork and architectural elements.
• Work alongside foremen and skilled craftsmen on restoration projects.
• Read drawings and work from existing conditions to guide repairs.
• Travel to job sites as needed and maintain project timelines.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and protect historic materials.

Skills

Carpentry

Historic restoration

Reading drawings

Finish carpentry

Measuring

Detail oriented

Safety outdoors

Travel ready

Independent work

Job description

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 bonusesfor 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.