Senior Shipwright: Historic Vessel Carpentry

Crewny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits

Paid Safe and Sick Leave

Employee Discount

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Crewny is seeking a Shipwright to lead the maintenance, preservation, and restoration of historic wooden vessels in New York City. The role requires hands-on carpentry, attention to safety, and a collaborative approach to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ship/boat maintenance, with strong skills in timber joinery, caulking, and traditional painting. On-site work in a fast-paced hospitality-heritage environment offers growth and cross-trades opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in ship/boat maintenance, preservation or restoration.
• High level of skill in maintenance and restoration of watercraft.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Ability to record, log and document work performed clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks and projects.
• Completion of high school or college degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in maintenance and restoration tasks related to watercraft preservation.
• High level of proficiency in heavy timber ship carpentry and joinery.
• Experience and ability to caulk and paint vessels in a traditional manner.
• Ability and desire to teach and pass on skills to others through various methods.

Skills

Attention to safety

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Basic math & fractions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crewny is seeking a Shipwright to lead the maintenance, preservation, and restoration of historic wooden vessels in New York City. The role requires hands-on carpentry, attention to safety, and a collaborative approach to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ship/boat maintenance, with strong skills in timber joinery, caulking, and traditional painting. On-site work in a fast-paced hospitality-heritage environment offers growth and cross-trades opportunities.