Carpenter – Historic Window Restoration

Window Woman of New England is growing and seeking an experienced carpenter who takes pride in careful, high-quality craftsmanship.

We restore and preserve historic wooden windows in some of New England’s most beautiful homes, churches, museums, and public buildings. Our projects combine traditional carpentry, woodworking, problem-solving, painting, glazing, and historic preservation.

Experience restoring windows is not required, we will teach you our specialized restoration methods. However, applicants should have professional carpentry, woodworking, remodeling, cabinetmaking, or similar hands-on trade experience.

What You’ll Do

• Repair and restore historic wooden windows
• Complete detailed wood repairs and component replacements
• Measure, cut, fit, and assemble wooden parts
• Replace glass and glazing
• Prepare surfaces and apply finishes
• Diagnose problems and develop practical repair solutions
• Work in our Amesbury workshop and at customer properties
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We’re Looking For

• Professional carpentry or woodworking experience
• Strong working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to measure accurately and perform detailed finish work
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional time management, experience in estimating a plus
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or with a crew
• Pride in producing durable, high-quality work
• Interest in historic buildings and traditional craftsmanship

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Starting pay of $28/hour or more, based on experience
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Training in specialized window restoration techniques
• Varied projects in distinctive historic properties
• Opportunity to develop valuable preservation and restoration skills

Interested?

Call 978-532-2070 or email office@window-woman-ne.com to schedule a workshop tour. Meet the crew, see the work firsthand, and learn more about joining Window Woman of New England.