Field Carpenter

If you are a skilled carpenter with expertise in historic preservation and possess the ability to work on traditional buildings with precision and attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Heritage Restoration Inc. is a small business in Providence, RI. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Heritage Restoration, Inc was founded in 2001 by Robert Cagnetta to provide construction services specializing in the care and maintenance of old and historic buildings. From the detailed-oriented work of finish restoration to building manipulation and reconstruction, Heritage honors historic structures by identifying innovative ways to provide effective and sustainable building interventions.

Wages and Benefits

Wages can range from $26-$33/hr

Benefits include 100% Health & Dental Insurance (Individual), paid sick/vacation/holiday, 401K with company match, and your favorite cake, song and a party hat on your birthday.

Responsibilities

Heritage Restoration, Inc. often performs work on traditional buildings of state, national and museum signifigance. We are seeking an experienced carpenter to join our crew in the field.

Job Summary

Heritage Restoration, Inc. often performs work on traditional buildings of state, national and museum signifigance. We are seeking an experienced carpenter to join our crew in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Traditional framing repairs using modern and traditional methods

  • Roofing and flashing repairs

  • Siding and trim repairs/replacement

  • Window and door restoration

  • Millwork

  • Other aspects associated with traditional structures

Skills

  • Minimum 10 years experience in traditional, preservation carpentry

  • Ability to work independently and oversee at least one other carpenter

  • Ability to interpret scopes of work, read construction and architectural drawings

  • Effective communicator

  • Willingness and ability to use technology (email, text messaging, photography, etc.)

  • Ability to make shop drawings a plus but not required

  • Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation

Job Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour

  • Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Background Check

Heritage Restoration has partnered with Checkr to conduct national pre-employment background screening for all new hires. New employees will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign in and provide pertinent information in order for Checkr to conduct a national background check. (The sign-on and password information will be provided in the e-mail.) Once the new employee has signed on and provided the required information, Checkr will complete the background investigation and report back to Heritage Restoration.  Employment is not final until HRI receives and approves a review of the background check.

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • On-the-job training

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development assistance 

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No nights

  • No weekends

  • Year round work

  • People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • All of Rhode Island and Southern and Southeastern Massachusetts (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Providence, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

  • In person

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