Carpenter - Lexington, VA

Worcester Eisenbrandt; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI) in Lexington, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Carpenter for historic restoration work. The position requires at least five years of carpentry experience, own basic tools, and a preference for work on historic properties.

Projects are primarily in Lexington and surrounding areas, with overtime as needed. WEI offers full benefits including health, dental, vision, and paid time off, and a comprehensive safety program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform restoration of wood components and install restored elements on site.
• Mark cutting lines and shape materials to precise measurements.
• Assemble cut materials and verify structural integrity with levels and plumb bobs.
• Erect scaffolding, install window frames and hardware, and perform Dutchman repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Historic restoration experience

Tools

Basic carpentry tools

Scaffolding

Job description

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

If you are not on the WEI Careers page: APPLY HERE

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.