Carpenter Job Opening

Renaissance Historic Exteriors in Belvidere, Illinois, is seeking a full-time carpenter to work on historic buildings.

Renaissance is a nationally recognized commercial and residential historical restoration company specializing in traditional exterior historical building systems. Our craftsman works on roofing systems, structural and finish carpentry, masonry, architectural sheet metal, and other historical systems not commonly found in current construction methods. Our clients include State Capitols, Churches, Universities, Libraries, Private Estates, and properties of all types on the National Register of Historic Places. We have been awarded numerous local and national awards for our efforts. We have an industry-leading safety program to protect our team members.

• 2-4 or more years of wood framing and finish carpentry experience on both residential and historical projects.
• Possess your own hand tools (hammer, speed square, pencil, carpenters pouches etc.)
• Ability to work closely with the roofing crew and project coordinator.
• Ability to assist lead crew members with the framing of windows and doors.
• Be able to measure, cut, and correctly fasten wood structures per project specs.
• Shape or cut materials, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials.
• Build or repair doors, frameworks using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.
• Able to perform all steep slope roofing activities, (set and climb ladders, carry 50 lbs, etc…)
• Have excellent communication and outstanding customer service skills.
• Multitasked.
• Technical competency.
• Familiar and able to use basic email, Word and Excel Documents
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Clean, Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass nationwide background check, drug test and physical.
• Able to work 10-12 hour days, year round.
• Travel is a must

• Paid Drive Time
• Paid Training
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Program
• Paid Time Off for Holidays
• Bonus Program
• Weekly Overtime
• Year-Round Work Schedule

• Hourly plus Commissions at Competitive Rates based upon Experience.