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Historic Restoration Carpenter (3)
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Posted:
1 September 2026 (4 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
29 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About the Opportunity
OneSource Employment Solutions is hiring three experienced Carpenters for a unique restoration project at the historic Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove California.
This is an opportunity to work on some of Californias most distinctive historic architecture while helping preserve buildings that have stood for more than a century.
We are looking for skilled carpenters who take pride in craftsmanship pay close attention to detail and are comfortable working carefully around historic building materials and existing architectural features.
What Youll Do
Carpenters will perform a variety of restoration repair and general carpentry work on historic buildings throughout the Asilomar property.
Responsibilities may include:
- Repairing and restoring existing wood building components
- Performing finish and general carpentry
- Repairing or replacing damaged wood while maintaining the appearance of existing structures
- Working on doors windows trim siding framing railings and other architectural wood elements
- Measuring cutting fitting assembling and installing wood materials
- Removing deteriorated materials carefully to protect surrounding historic components
- Matching new repairs to existing construction whenever possible
- Using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately
- Following project plans instructions and historic-preservation requirements
- Working collaboratively with supervisors preservation staff and other trades
- Maintaining a clean organized and safe work area
- Following all jobsite and OSHA safety requirements
What Were Looking For
Required:
- Professional carpentry experience
- Strong knowledge of standard carpentry tools materials and techniques
- Ability to accurately measure cut fit and install materials
- Experience using common hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and jobsite safety procedures
- Reliable transportation to Pacific Grove CA
- Dependable attendance and professional conduct
Preferred Experience:
- Finish carpentry
- Historic restoration or preservation
- Wood repair and restoration
- Window and door restoration
- Exterior siding and trim
- Custom or architectural woodworking
- Older residential commercial or institutional buildings
Historic-preservation experience is a plus but experienced carpenters with strong
craftsmanship and an interest in restoration work are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
Why This Project Is Different
This is not a typical new-construction carpentry assignment.
The work involves maintaining and restoring historically significant buildings where craftsmanship patience accuracy and respect for the original construction are essential.
For a carpenter who enjoys working with their hands and wants to be part of a project they can be proud of this is a rare opportunity to contribute to the preservation of one of Californias most recognizable historic properties.
Compensation: $35.00$45.00 per hour
Final pay rate will be based on the candidates carpentry experience restoration experience and overall qualifications.
Please include any experience you have with:
- Finish carpentry
- Historic restoration
- Doors and windows
- Trim and millwork
- Wood repair
- Architectural carpentry
- Older or historic buildings
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a OneSource recruiter to discuss the project
and next steps.
OneSource Employment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
Candidates should be able to:
- Frequently stand walk bend kneel reach and climb
- Work from ladders and other approved elevated work surfaces when required
- Safely lift and carry construction materials and tools
- Perform physical carpentry work throughout the workday
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying coastal weather conditions
- Wear required personal protective equipment
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Use ladders and scaffolding safely
Required Skills:
Physical Requirements Candidates should be able to: Frequently stand walk bend kneel reach and climb Work from ladders and other approved elevated work surfaces when required Safely lift and carry construction materials and tools Perform physical carpentry work throughout the workday Work indoors and outdoors in varying coastal weather conditions Wear required personal protective equipment Ability to lift 50lbs Use ladders and scaffolding safely
