Carpenter Master

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, in-office position at the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans performs general and complex carpentry work involving the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of historically significant Museum buildings. The role also performs precise carpentry for Museum displays, including galleries, display cases, and exhibit areas, and builds wood items such as furniture and cabinets for specific uses. The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs promote awareness and appreciation of Louisiana’s history and culture.

The position may require travel and work in the evenings, on weekends, and/or on holidays. Compensation depends on experience and/or certification. The appointment may be probational, by promotion, or detail to special duty; current permanent-status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Requirements

• Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade; one year of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, construct, repair, alter, renovate, and reproduce woodwork and related items, including trim, ceilings, partitions, walls, floors, shelves, cabinets, exhibit cases, windows, window screens, doors, furniture, picture frames, stairs, steps, porches, spindles, and banisters.
• Reproduce items to their original historical design and quality when required.
• Repair or install locks, windows, door glass, and other security-oriented devices.
• Operate carpentry equipment and tools, including table saws, power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, drills, sanders, and mortisers.
• Maintain carpentry equipment and tools through cleaning, sharpening, repairs, and other general maintenance.
• Fit, cut, and finish sheetrock; fit, cut, and install paneling, plywood, frames, blinds, shutters, and miscellaneous wall coverings.
• Act as lead worker for other trades involved in complex construction jobs, such as museum exhibit installation.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed