Master Ornamental Plasterer – Historic Restorations

worcestereisenbrandtconstruction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI) is seeking an experienced Ornamental Plasterer for historic restoration projects across the Metropolitan Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia area. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Responsibilities include applying wet finishes, crafting ornamental features, installing wall elements, and repairing heritage structures to preserve architectural authenticity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plasterer in historic or commercial construction.
• 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.
• 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

Attention to detail

Tools

Trowels

Spray equipment

Scaffolding

Job description

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI) is seeking an experienced Ornamental Plasterer for historic restoration projects across the Metropolitan Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia area. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Responsibilities include applying wet finishes, crafting ornamental features, installing wall elements, and repairing heritage structures to preserve architectural authenticity.