Craftsman - Orlando

Description

The Craftsman performs hands-on restoration, fabrication, and finishing work on historic windows, doors, and millwork, both in our wood shop and on-site at historic properties. This role requires versatile, cross-disciplinary skills, including sash repair, glazing, painting, and finish work, to restore architectural details to their original, period-accurate character.

Responsibilities:

• Upholds Core Values:
  • Integrity - acts in a truthful, transparent, and ethical manner, doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
  • Respect - treats clients, team members, and the public with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Growth - pursues continuous improvement, embracing skill development and opportunities to advance.
  • Exceptional Quality - holds work to the highest technical and professional standards, delivering craftsmanship that exceeds industry expectations.
  • Being Positive and Flexible - approaches challenges with resilience and adaptability, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth.
  • Resourcefulness - uses time, materials, and expertise wisely, working efficiently without compromising quality.
• Perform hands-on tasks such as scraping, sanding, glazing, and painting to restore historic windows and doors to original, period-accurate condition.
• Perform sash removal and installation, window installation, siding, containment setup, and mechanical adjustments at job sites.
• Perform deglazing, stripping, repairs (epoxy and filler), glass cutting, glazing, hand priming and painting, staining, varnishing, and screening as needed.
• Build and assemble sashes and subsills using hand and power tools.
• Safely and accurately operate large and small tools and machinery, including table saws, routers, shapers, jointers, planers, circular saws, and nailers.
• Provide courteous, professional service when interacting with clients on-site, representing the company’s craftsmanship and values.
• Work on-site at historic landmarks and properties as required, treating each site with the care and respect its historic significance demands.
• Travel to job sites for extended periods when required, with weekend returns home when possible (not guaranteed).

Shop & Operational Duties:

• Perform routine upkeep and minor maintenance on hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Keep the wood shop, job site, and work areas organized and clean, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment at all times.
• Proactively communicate material and supply needs to prevent project delays.
• Adheres to and promotes all company safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to develop and refine restoration and craftsmanship skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to safety.
• Reliable and dependable; consistently shows up on time and ready to work.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience or demonstrated skill in carpentry, window/door restoration, painting, or glazing.
• Experience with shop and site tools and machinery, including table saws, routers, sanders, and standard hand and power tools.
• Experience in finish work such as scraping, sanding, priming, and painting, including sash and door restoration.
• Experience installing or hanging doors, and building screens, storm units, and trim components (parting beads, stops, trim/casing, brick molding).
• Experience with spray finishing or coating application (spraying).
• Welding experience or certification.

What’s in It for You?

• We offer a competitive hourly wage based on your past experience with windows, doors, painting, and/or carpentry. 
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Four-Day Work Week for a better work-life balance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Holiday Pay to celebrate the season with your loved ones
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated surfaces, including working at heights.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, including in tight or awkward spaces.
• Push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions (sanding, scraping, painting, and hand or power tool use) for extended periods.
• Stand and walk for most of a shift on shop floors and job sites, including uneven or outdoor surfaces.
• Tolerate exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions, dust, fumes, and loud machinery noise.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators.