Maintenance Carpenter

Peabody Essex Museum; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry on museum buildings and historic structures. This full-time role involves independent and team-based tasks within Facilities to maintain safety, aesthetics, and structural integrity.

Responsibilities include constructing and repairing doors, windows, roofs, and stairs, reading blueprints, estimating labor and material needs, and assisting with site visits and project planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational school diploma preferred.
• A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade or vocational school with a major in carpentry or woodworking may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification is required.
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL) is highly desired but not required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license with excellent driving record and the ability to pass a MassDOT physical to operate museum fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Build, renovate, and repair various structural elements including doors and hardware, windows, roofs, floors, and stairs.
• Regularly inspect buildings to identify necessary carpentry repairs or alterations, reporting findings to management.
• Estimate job duration and the cost or quantities of labor and materials required for specific projects.
• Read and interpret sketches, patterns, blueprints, and layouts to execute work accurately.
• Erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding as required for various maintenance projects.
• Assist skilled tradespeople with the dismantling, fabrication, alteration, and construction of building structures and systems using hand and electrical power tools.
• Respond to off-hour maintenance emergencies and work varied shifts including weekends or holidays when necessary.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety practices

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade carpentry certificate

Tools

Calipers

Levels

Steel squares

Saws

Drills

Work order systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Facilities Operations Supervisor, this full-time position is responsible for performing skilled carpentry work to maintain, repair, and alter museum buildings and related historic structures. The Maintenance Carpenter applies professional carpentry techniques and uses a variety of tools to ensure the integrity, safety, and aesthetic standards of the museum's facilities. This role involves both independent maintenance tasks and collaborative project work within the Facilities department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structural Maintenance & Repair: Build, renovate, and repair various structural elements including doors and hardware, windows, roofs, floors, and stairs. This includes specialized tasks like framing, studding, and sheetrock finishing.

• Facility Inspections: Regularly inspect buildings to identify necessary carpentry repairs or alterations, reporting findings to management.

• Estimation & Planning: Estimate job duration and the cost or quantities of labor and materials required for specific projects. Assist as required with site visits involving vendors and outsourced work.

• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret sketches, patterns, blueprints, and layouts to execute work accurately.

• Safety & Staging: Erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding as required for various maintenance projects.

• General Support: Assist skilled tradespeople with the dismantling, fabrication, alteration, and construction of building structures and systems using hand and electrical power tools.

• Emergency Response: Respond to off-hour maintenance emergencies and work varied shifts including weekends or holidays when necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational school diploma preferred.
• A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade or vocational school with a major in carpentry or woodworking may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification is required.
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL) is highly desired but not required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license with excellent driving record and the ability to pass a MassDOT physical to operate museum fleet vehicles.

EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

• 2 to 5 years of full-time, professional experience in both rough and finish carpentry, including specialized woodworking and structural framing.
• Demonstrated experience in light commercial or large-scale residential build projects.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, measurement devices (calipers, levels, steel squares), and power tools (saws, drills, power hammers).
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building structures, carpentry safety practices, and wood characteristics.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite is required.
• Experience with preservation carpentry is highly desired but not required.
• Familiarity with computer-based work order systems is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and maintain physical stamina for demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Comfort working from ladders, vertical and scissor lifts, scaffolding, and rigging at heights exceeding 10 feet is required.