Carpenter - Lexington, VA

Weirestoration; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Weirestoration is looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our team in Lexington, Virginia. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of carpentry experience and the ability to perform various tasks including installing commercial hardware, restoring wood components, and working on historic properties. Safety and efficiency on the job site are paramount, along with the physical ability to meet demanding work conditions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mark cutting and assembly lines using pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
• Shape materials to precise measurements using saws, chisels, and related tools.
• Install commercial window frames, doors, frames, and hardware.
• Perform restoration of wood cornices, doors, and windows.
• Construct forms and chutes for concrete placement.

Skills

Proven carpentry skills

Ability to perform Dutchman repairs

Experience with historic properties

Tools

Basic carpentry tools

Job description

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.

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.