Ornamental Plasterer

Worcester Eisenbrandt Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI) is seeking an experienced Ornamental Plasterer for historic restoration projects across the Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia area. The role is full-time with competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Responsibilities include applying finishes, restoring decorative moldings, and ensuring craftsmanship meets historic standards on varied surfaces and elevations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet finishes to walls and ceilings, creating ornamental features like cornices.
• Install plaster elements and restore decorative moldings for historic buildings.
• Prepare surfaces, mix materials, and apply finishes with trowels and brushes.
• Repair cracks and water damage to preserve architectural authenticity.
• Work at heights on scaffolds with safety considerations.

Skills

Plastering

Historic restoration

Attention to detail

Job description

Ornamental Plasterer – Historic Restoration

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a prestigious historic restoration construction company, is seeking an experienced OrnamentalPlasterer to work throughout the Metropolitan Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia area.
This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Job 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 an 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.
  Physical Requirements
• Must be comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
• Able to work at heights on scaffolds or ladders.
• Dependable and reliable; able to fulfill job responsibilities consistently.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to various job sites.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 drug screening, background check, and post-offer physical.