Historic Plasterer: Ornamental Moldings and Cornices

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) seeks an experienced Ornamental Plasterer for historic restoration projects across Metropolitan Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and paid time off. Responsibilities include applying decorative plaster finishes, installing moldings, and restoring historic details to preserve architectural authenticity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plasterer in historic or commercial construction projects.
• Knowledge of different plaster types, setting times, and curing properties.
• Skilled in mixing and applying plaster, stucco, or cement finishes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet finishes to interior and exterior walls and ceilings, creating ornamental features such as cornices.
• Skillfully mix cement, stucco, or plaster and apply using trowels, brushes, or spray equipment on various surfaces.
• Install plasterboard partitions, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings with precision.
• Restore and repair curved, angled and decorative moldings.
• Apply, level, and smooth multiple finish coats using specialized trowels, brushes, and hand tools.
• Create, install, restore and removal decorative plaster elements like moldings, cornices, and medallions for historic and modern buildings.
• Repair cracks, water damage, and missing details on heritage structures to maintain architectural authenticity.
• Prepare surfaces and set up scaffolds to ensure safe and efficient work.
• Utilize specialized applications tailored to diverse surfaces, maintaining high-quality craftsmanship.
• Assist team members as needed to complete projects efficiently and to exacting standards.

Skills

Plastering

Historic restoration

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) seeks an experienced Ornamental Plasterer for historic restoration projects across Metropolitan Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and paid time off. Responsibilities include applying decorative plaster finishes, installing moldings, and restoring historic details to preserve architectural authenticity.