Journeyman Carpenter

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be a part of this legacy and take it forward. 

Our Carpenters are responsible for general maintenance, exhibit construction, and historic construction using a variety of carpentry techniques. This includes rough and finish work, wood and steel construction, and general maintenance capabilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and install a variety of building projects including walls/drywall, windows, doors, forms for cement projects
• Repair/restore historic buildings and materials using modern methods
• Repair/install modern roofing, flooring, and ceilings
• Fabricate and erect heavy timber frames
• Contribute to effective team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities
• Act as a team player and provide expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience as Journeyman Carpenter with residential/commercial background

Special Skills

• Knowledge of wood and steel construction, drywall, flooring, ceilings, windows, and doors.
• Knowledge of general woodworking and maintenance; ability to read blueprints; ability to operate hand power tools.

This is a physical position that requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting of fewer than 50 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors and in all types of conditions and in non-air-conditioned interiors. Frequent work on scaffolding, ladders, Heights over 6 ft.

The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer). 

Last updated on Aug 22, 2024