Experienced Skilled Trades Worker: Carpentry, Roofing, Masonry & Sheet Metal

Join An Award-Winning Historic Restoration Team

Renaissance Historic Exteriors is actively hiring Experienced Skilled Trades Workers in Carpentry, Roofing, Masonry, and Sheet Metal to join our growing team. We specialize in historic preservation and restoration on landmark structures including universities, churches, municipal buildings, and historic estates throughout the Midwest.

If you’re a seasoned tradesperson who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants to work on meaningful, high-profile projects, we want to meet you.

• Carpenters: Traditional woodworking, timber framing, structural repairs, millwork installation.
• Masons: Historic brick, stone, tuck pointing, mortar repair, masonry restoration.
• Roofers (Tile, Slate, Cedar & Steep-Slope): Slate and tile installation/repair, steep-slope systems, copper flashing.
• Sheet Metal Craftsmen: Custom fabrication, historic metalwork, copper work, flashing, and detail installation.

• Perform specialized work in your trade with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow historic restoration methods and guidelines.
• Work safely at heights and on active job sites.
• Travel to project locations throughout the Midwest (travel required).
• Work independently and as part of a professional, high-performing team.

• Proven experience in one or more of the listed trades.
• Strong craftsmanship and pride in quality work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and scopes of work.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and professionalism.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel as project locations vary.

• Competitive pay: $25.00–$50.00 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 90 days.
• Year-round, steady work — not seasonal.
• Travel per diem for overnight projects.
• Opportunities for advancement within specialized historic trades.
• A respected, supportive company culture focused on excellence.

Renaissance Historic Exteriors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We fully comply with all applicable Illinois and Missouri labor laws, wage and hour regulations, workplace safety standards, and fair employment practices.

If you're an experienced tradesperson ready to contribute to preserving history while building a rewarding career.