Carpenter - Facilities & Maintenance

Old Sturbridge Village • Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States • $22 - $26 / hour • 1w ago

Old Sturbridge Village is seeking a Carpenter to take on one of the most distinctive facilities roles in New England. Working under the supervision of the Vice President/Maintenance Director, you’ll apply advanced carpentry and preservation skills to the full range of historical and non-historical structures across our 200-acre living history campus — from structural framing repairs and roof shingling to museum exhibit fabrication and interior trim work.

This is a role for a tradesperson who has moved beyond general carpentry and developed genuine expertise in restoration, conservation, and preservation work. If you’re drawn to craft, take pride in working on structures that matter, and want your skills to serve a mission-driven institution, this is a rare opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Historic Preservation & Restoration

Perform carpentry and masonry work on historical and non-historical structures, with a focus on restoration, conservation, and preservation
Carry out roof shingling, sidewall installation, structural framing repairs, and interior and exterior trim fabrication and installation
Complete fenestration work and plaster repairs on historic buildings
Read and interpret blueprints; create shop drawings as required

Exhibition & Fabrication

Perform exhibition carpentry in support of museum exhibit installations, including exhibit case fabrication and set construction
Collaborate with curatorial and facilities staff on exhibit projects requiring precision craftsmanship

Facilities & Grounds

Assist on projects requiring broad understanding of masonry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
Provide and maintain a personal set of general hand tools; care for OSV-owned power tools
Assist with snow removal and ice control as needed
Perform other non-carpentry tasks as required to support campus operations

Museum Standards & Visitor Experience

Maintain safe, clean work areas and share responsibility for the overall appearance of the campus
Exercise professional judgment and care when working in or near public-facing areas of the museum
Provide the best possible experience for visitors by upholding high standards of workmanship and conduct
Contribute to OSV’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of the work

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The following describes the physical requirements of this role. These are representative of what an employee must be able to do to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand and walk across the campus, including over uneven, unpaved, and outdoor terrain
Frequently required to use hands to grip, handle, and manipulate tools and materials; reach at and above shoulder height
Regularly required to climb ladders and maintain balance on elevated or unstable surfaces
Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access confined or low-clearance work areas
Must regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs; frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions while performing exterior work
Occasionally works at heights on ladders or elevated equipment
May be exposed to dust, fumes, and materials associated with building trades and preservation work; appropriate PPE is required and provided
Works within an active public museum environment; awareness of and consideration for visitors and staff is essential at all times

Qualifications

We’re looking for a highly skilled tradesperson with a strong preservation background and the professionalism to work independently on complex, high-visibility projects.

Required

Associate’s degree, or two years of college, technical school, or accredited vocational training
3+ years of carpentry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and produce shop drawings
Valid driver’s license; ability to acquire a Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s license and Construction Supervisor license
Ability to follow approved work plans and priorities, and to exercise sound independent judgment within established procedures

Preferred

Direct experience in historic preservation, restoration, or conservation of period structures
Familiarity with museum or institutional facilities environments
Existing Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s license and/or Construction Supervisor license
Experience with exhibit fabrication or set construction
Demonstrated commitment to working cooperatively with colleagues and guests of diverse backgrounds

Schedule

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individuals in this role are subject to a background check and CORI check upon hire and periodically thereafter.

About Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicting a rural New England town of the 1830s. Explore more than 40 original buildings — homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops — set across more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals.

Old Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We are passionate about developing and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible working and learning environment for all visitors, staff, and OSV community members. We believe every member of our team enriches our organization by bringing different perspectives and ways of engaging with the world.

Old Sturbridge Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or membership in the uniformed services.

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