Historic Restoration Carpenter - Paid Training

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

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.