Preservation Carpenter — Historic Structures & Repairs

Peabody Essex Museum; North Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Essex Museum is seeking a full-time Maintenance Carpenter to maintain, repair, and alter historic structures. You will perform skilled carpentry using hand and power tools, read blueprints, and ensure safety standards across facilities.

You will work both independently and with the Facilities team, including off-hour responses and weekend shifts as needed. OSHA 10 is required; CSL is desirable. A valid MA driver’s license is needed for fleet operation.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; vocational training in carpentry preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification is required.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and ability to pass MassDOT physical.
• CSL license is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry to maintain, repair, and alter museum buildings and historic structures.
• Build, renovate, and repair doors, hardware, windows, roofs, floors, and stairs.
• Read sketches, blueprints, and layouts to execute work accurately.
• Inspect facilities and assess carpentry repairs or alterations.
• Estimate job duration and material/labor needs; participate in site visits with vendors.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Finish carpentry

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety practices

Outdoor work

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certificate in carpentry

OSHA 10 Certification

CSL - Construction Supervisor License (desired)

Tools

Calipers

Levels

Steel squares

Saws

Dewalt / power hammers

Job description

Peabody Essex Museum is seeking a full-time Maintenance Carpenter to maintain, repair, and alter historic structures. You will perform skilled carpentry using hand and power tools, read blueprints, and ensure safety standards across facilities.

You will work both independently and with the Facilities team, including off-hour responses and weekend shifts as needed. OSHA 10 is required; CSL is desirable. A valid MA driver’s license is needed for fleet operation.